Compliance & EHS Manager - WFS

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The Wood & Fiber Supply (WFS) Compliance & EHS Manager will report to the W Region Manager, with a primary responsibility to lead the Wood and Fiber Supply (WFS) Compliance, Safety & Environmental Program. This candidate will be responsible for the growth and execution of PBM (Principled Based Management) and support the WFS teams with their compliance initiatives and programs. The successful candidate will ensure that all compliance-related activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, regulations, and industry's best practices.

An ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, as well as communicating effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the WFS team's growth and success
• Foster strong collaboration with Center of Excellent COE teams, Compliance SME's (Subject Matter Expert) and WFS leaders in Compliance, Safety and Environmental departments
• Implement effective commercial and EH&S (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs to ensure all WFS employees are aware of when to Stop, Think, and Ask regarding compliance matters
• Act as a point of contact for all compliance-related inquiries, questions, and incidents. Respond promptly and appropriately, providing guidance and support to ensure compliance matters are addressed effectively
• Oversee and actively participate in compliance-related investigations. Provide support to the Compliance subject matter expert in conducting thorough investigations, ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to gather evidence, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Take the lead in developing a comprehensive Commercial Compliance Plan that addresses the risks identified in the WFS Risk Assessment. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the plan is effectively implemented and completed within the specified timeframe
• Develop and manage a Self-Assessment program focusing on Safety, Environmental, and Commercial Compliance. Utilize knowledge gained from these assessments to drive continuous improvement and share best practices within the WFS organization

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Compliance, Environmental Science, Forestry, Human Resources etc.)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and assess compliance risks
• Ability to use a principled management approach conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions

• MBA or master's degree
• Experience communicating (verbal, written, graphical) with Business Leaders, and other significant stakeholders
• Supervisory experience

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