Senior EHS Programs Specialist

Where you will work

Augusta houses Clearwater Paper’s largest paperboard facility and is home to more than 600 team members. Together, our team makes paperboard used in products across the United States, including food packaging, plates, cups and more. With nearly 65 years of operation, the mill spans 3,000 acres and runs two paper machines that collectively produce up to 1,940 tons per day. Augusta is known worldwide for hosting The Masters golf tournament, but the city offers so much more.

Located on the Savannah River on Georgia's eastern border, Augusta blends outdoor recreation with a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Families benefit from strong public schools and nearby universities, including Augusta University—home to Georgia’s only dental school and a nationally recognized medical college—plus technical colleges offering career‑focused programs.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting day‑to‑day and long‑term safety and health activities for all mill operations, as well as ensuring the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities. This role will interface directly with department leaders. Additionally, this role will interact with hourly safety coordinators to lead change in the mill’s safety culture. The Safety Specialist will ensure that mill employees understand and adhere to company and regulatory policies and standards.

They will also be actively engaged in challenging the status quo to ensure high‑performing safety compliance throughout the mill.

• Ensure safe work practices comply with local, state and company standards are fully in place and enthusiastically supported.
• Manage the safety process tools and tracking systems, hazard identification and remediation, and the fire system inspection process.
• Regularly visit the manufacturing areas to provide coaching, recognition, supervision of safety practices and policies.
• Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and managing safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Review, revise and develop Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

• Manage the Worker’s Compensation process.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program.
• Develop and implement safety training materials.
• Assist Departments with incident investigations.

• Assist with visits from state and federal agencies (OSHA, DOT, Fire Marshal etc.).
• Collaborate with Lead Team members, area leaders, and hourly safety coordinators to improve the workplace through development of improved procedures and following up on incidents.
• Maintain positive and open relationship with hourly team members to understand concerns and work together on solutions.

• Strong understanding of EHS compliance metrics; ability to develop and leverage EHS data to quantitively and analytically identify opportunities and define actions.
• Able to think strategically and act tactically
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a matrixed environment and ability to influence others and generate buy‑in to core EHS processes.
• Interest in pulp and paper industry with curiosity to understand Clearwater Paper’s businesses and approach.
• Optimistically looks toward future for opportunities to innovate and improve
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal); ability to lead and present complex materials in a manner appropriate for the target audience
• Customer service mindset; seek to understand customer needs and provide solutions commensurate with that understanding and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating change; seeks input from key stakeholders, communicates why and responds to resistance with empathy and solutions.
• Experience coaching and motivating other; listens to understand, engages and involves to define needed actions, and recognizes success.

• 3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Experience in pulp and paper industry preferred
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal EHS regulations.
• Ability to act as a change leader by influencing all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement…