Senior Director - Health and Safety

Senior Director, Health & Safety

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.

Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

The Senior Director, Health & Safety is responsible for directing the development, implementation, maintenance, and strategic oversight of comprehensive health and safety programs for PCA's Corrugated Products Division, as well as managing corporate health and safety systems and functions. The role leads two Corporate Health and Safety Managers for Corrugated Products, Regional Health and Safety Managers, and corporate staff. It also drives and sustains a vision and culture focused on zero significant incidents, full employee engagement, reduced business risk, protection of fixed assets, regulatory compliance, and lower workers' compensation costs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the development, administration, maintenance, and strategic advancement of health and safety, compliance, and continuous improvement programs. Serve as a liaison with applicable regulatory agencies and coordinate any necessary follow up on health and safety audits to ensure satisfactory compliance. Ensure all required internal and external reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Provide the leadership, direction, and support necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety requirements in a manner consistent with sound business practices.
• Facilitate compliance with facility, regional, corporate, and regulatory safety standards and guidelines through audits, inspections, recordkeeping, and data documentation. Assist management with investigations, recommend corrective and preventive measures, and ensure accurate injury and illness records are maintained.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization, including corporate, regional, and plant management. Demonstrate the ability to manage personnel and budgets effectively to achieve targeted objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of health and safety regulations and laws in order to provide expert guidance on assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general health and safety problem-solving at the site, regional, and corporate levels, as needed.
• Monitor workers' compensation and risk management programs in conjunction with the Workers' Compensation Manager and Risk Manager to reduce costs and risks associated with injuries, illnesses, and property loss.
• Assist in coordinating risk management and loss prevention activities across corrugated plants.
• Direct and coordinate all health and safety leadership training for the Corrugated Group.
• Support staff development through goal alignment, work prioritization, and coaching to drive effective performance.

Education Requirements:

Education should be equivalent to a bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, public health, engineering, or a related life science. An advanced degree in related field is preferred but does not replace the requirement for practical work experience.

• Work Experience:
  
  The incumbent should have 10+ years of experience managing occupational safety and health programs. Desired experience includes comprehensive management of OSHA regulatory requirements, such as occupational safety, industrial hygiene, safety management, chemical process safety, fire prevention, emergency response, contractor and subcontractor safety administration, and risk analysis. Experience participating in integrated health and safety audits, along with a working knowledge of hazardous materials transportation requirements (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). detailed regulatory expertise, is also expected.
• Certificate/License:
  The incumbent must hold a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential. Additional certifications, such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), first aid, and CPR, are considered valuable.
• Skills:
  
  Complex problem-solving; incident investigation and root cause analysis; adaptability; the desire and ability to lead change; the ability to communicate training topics to employees at all levels of the organization; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; strong analytical ability for interpreting statistical data; the ability to communicate quickly and effectively across…