THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to leading a diverse and inclusive organization.
• Ability to think strategically and to execute and deliver results.
• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Personal commitment to safety, able to lead by example, and build a resilient safety culture.
• Proactive approach to both the measurement of safety performance and risk mitigation.
• Able to work successfully at all levels of the enterprise, from shop floor through senior management.
• B.S. degree in engineering or science field relevant to occupational health and safety required. M.S. degree a plus.
• CIH and/or CSP highly desired.
• 15+ years H&S experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Pulp and Paper manufacturing experience required.
• Extensive experience in a wide range of occupational health and safety disciplines culminating in a senior leadership/management role with broad organizational responsibilities.
• Demonstrated record of success with multiple projects and initiatives within a global corporate environment.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. H&S regulations required.

THE CULTURE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

• Lead effective HSE audit process which:
• Identify weaknesses in site procedures, programs and management systems which may lead to unacceptable EHS risk or noncompliance
• Ensure timely and accurate audit reports
• Ensure communication of audit findings/information to site staff and business leadership
• Provide technical, personnel, and administrative leadership for a team of experienced industrial hygienists, safety engineers, and medical professionals.
• Represent the company during direct interactions with agency officials, NGOs, trade associations and other interested parties on issues related to occupational health and safety.
• Reviews, interprets and may have influence on U.S. federal, state health and safety regulatory and consensus standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DHS, ANSI, NFPA), including regulations on the global stage.
• Maintain HSE audit protocols
• Maintain and communicate audit schedules and manage annual reportin