Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at Hood Industries, Inc. Wiggins, MS

Position:
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., in Wiggins, MS. The role will guide plant management and employees in all safety and environmental compliance. It reports to the Plant Manager.

• Manages corporate and division health and safety programs at the facility.
• Oversees the development and implementation of safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies (OSHA, MDEQ).
• Coordinates and delivers safety training to managers, employees, and contractors.
• Leads incident investigations and manages worker’s compensation administration and claims.
• Initiates facility safety audits, identifies potential hazards in the operation, and takes appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Knowledge and experience with regulatory guidelines, reporting, and recordkeeping.

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Must have knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• High level of integrity and strong work ethic.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health & safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field is preferred; associate degree is required.
• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, or others) is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment where 3 of those years were as Manager of a Safety department.

Salary Range: $86,000 - $105,000

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer