Factory Safety Manager

Who We Are

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress.

This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of the continuous improvement program for Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) in line with the Imperial Operating System. This role ensures alignment with the corporate HSE strategy (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements) by leading the Safety pillar through the laser focus (PDCA) methodology to deliver factory CBN. Creates preventively safe behaviors by leading Job Safety Analysis and incorporating safety practices in maintenance & Operating procedures during initiatives and startups.

Leads safety skills acquisition in the Technology Transfer & Training (TT&T) for initiatives and start‑ups. Role models safety values and guides safety behaviors through the performance management system. The GSO Safety Manager collaborates with global and regional HSE colleagues to adapt corporate initiatives for the plant and serves as a resource for coaching, training, and capability building in the factory.

Machines (zero unsafe conditions);
Method (Maintenance & Operations procedures);
Man (Safety skills Matrix & Step up cards);
Materials (Safety data sheets and material identification).

• Lead the IOS Health and Safety pillar for Greensboro through the CBN laser focus / PDCA cycle.
• Proactively create zero unsafe conditions / Near miss with feedback to design and timely peer reviews.
• Deliver KPIs for safety during CQV (Commissioning-Qualification-Verification)/IQ/OQ/PQ through safety standards and procedures.
• Lead HS&E Technology Transfer and Training program by delivering safety skills according to skills matrix, training delivery method, materials, lesson plans and training facilities.
• Actively lead team and operations in planned stops & shut down maintenance to ensure safe behaviors and zero unsafe conditions.
• Co‑create and deliver operating principles training material by technology.
• Evaluate safe behaviors and follow up to standards through performance management systems.
• Support implementation of Imperial Operating Systems to deliver IOS programs.
• Manage external vendor relationships, partnering to create and/or source solutions to meet business needs regarding IOS Playbooks to ensure health, safety and environmental impact.
• Manage the execution of Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives; support plants in building HSE capabilities and provide on‑the‑ground assistance for auditing and improving HSE efforts.
• Foster a strong team culture while modeling company values and behaviors as subject matter expert and contact for IOS learning and capability activities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA preferred (Quality, Business Management and/ or Productivity)
• Bachelors’ degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, or related field of study with 10+ years of experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Related work experience to include, but is not limited to:
• Effectively establishing and leading Continuous Improvement Capability programs to enable Business results.
• Coaching managers to optimize performance and/or the performance of their team/business area.
• Working with Operational Excellence Program (i.e.: IWS).
• Experience in the Tobacco industry and/or union environment.

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