Job Title: Safety Manager

Department: EHS

Reports to: General Manager

Location: Sturtevant, WI

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is the single point of accountability for regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and safety culture at the ND Packaging corrugated box plant in Sturtevant, WI. This is a hands-on role in an active operational turnaround — the right candidate will build systems where few exist, establish baselines before setting targets, and work alongside the plant floor team rather than from behind a desk.

The Safety Manager reports to the General Manager and has direct influence across all shifts and departments, including corrugator operations, converting, shipping, maintenance, and the color kitchen.

About Us

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Results:

- Regulatory Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Own OSHA 300/300A log maintenance, posting, and annual summary submission
• Manage all OSHA reporting obligations, including timely submission of serious injuries and fatalities
• Conduct and document internal audits against OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and applicable state regulations
• Maintain current permits, certifications, and required postings (lockout/tagout, hazcom, emergency action plan, etc.)

- Incident Management

• Lead all first-report, investigation, and corrective action processes for near misses, first aid events, recordable injuries, and property damage
• Drive root cause analysis to closure — not just documentation; ensure corrective actions are verified and sustained
• Coordinate workers' compensation intake, modified duty tracking, and return-to-work in partnership with HR

- Hazard Identification & Risk Reduction

• Conduct routine floor walks across all shifts, including nights, to identify at-risk conditions and behaviors
• Own and update the plant hazard assessment and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) library — prioritize high-frequency and high-severity tasks first
• Manage machine guarding, LOTO, confined space, and powered industrial truck (forklift) safety programs
• Oversee chemical safety program including SDS library, secondary container labeling, and hazcom training

- Training & Safety Culture

• Develop and deliver new hire safety orientation; ensure 100% completion before employees work unsupervised
• Build and maintain a training matrix covering all required topics by role — corrugator, converting, color kitchen, maintenance, shipping
• Lead monthly safety committee meetings; maintain attendance records and action item tracking
• Coach supervisors on safety accountability within their departments — the goal is supervisors owning safety, not safety managing around them

- Maintenance & Engineering Interface

• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor on machine safety, guarding, and lockout/tagout program integrity
• Participate in equipment change reviews — ensure safety is evaluated before changes go live, not after
• Support the plant's transition from reactive to planned maintenance by ensuring PM tasks include relevant safety verification steps

- Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and drill the Emergency Action Plan, including fire evacuation, medical emergency, and spill response
• Coordinate with local emergency services and maintain current facility information (chemical inventory, floor plan, emergency contacts)

- Metrics & Reporting