Health and Safety Team Leader

Job Description

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

Position Summary:

The incumbent reports to the EHS Site Manager and has the responsibility to implement the site safety and sustainability strategies in the Beech Island CTEC process system. The incumbent must work collaboratively with the site EHS team, Global EHS leaders, and all mill leaders to identify and lead appropriate initiatives that deliver continuous improvement in environmental, health and safety results. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Provide organizational and functional leadership to ensure that EHS systems meet Kimberly-Clark Standards, Best Practices and federal and state regulatory requirements. The incumbent will provide leadership for continuous improvement in all EHS activities in support of achieving an injury-free work environment. Lead crisis response to events as appropriate, ensuring effective investigation and follow-up.
• Provide personal and organizational sensitivity, vision, inspiration, innovation, talent building, decisive, strong communication, collaborating and influencing skills. Knowledge of regulatory requirements of OSHA, NFPA, and other federal, state and local agencies.
• Analyze EHS data, providing insights regarding results and trends through investigation and thorough problem solving, making recommendations for improvements that address substandard acts or conditions.
• Catalyst for site safety culture initiatives (People-Based Safety) and programs focused on the positive impact of Mindsets and Behaviors required to deliver a zero-injury work environment.
• Support of Contractor Safety ensuring adherence to KC safety requirements of contractors, vendors and visitors.
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve their individual/team contributions so as to achieve desired business results.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Risk Management, Occupational Hygiene or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years’ experience leading safety programs in a manufacturing operation.
• Considerable knowledge of industrial safety practices, including EHS Management Systems, regulations, and risk assessments.
• Considerable knowledge of industrial safety and environmental practices including behavior based safety programs, EHS systems, regulations, and risk management required.
• Capable of formal investigation and problem-solving techniques, ensuring root cause identification and appropriate countermeasure resolution.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
• The ability to work with all levels of employees within the organization presenting a professional, caring approach.
• Capable of initiating and managing projects in a team setting.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The anticipated pay range for this job has a range of $86, 000 - $110, 000.

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

This is a Grade 10 position in the US. Grades may vary by location.

Salary Range: 85, 540 – 105, 620 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Beech Island Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time