ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Safety & Security Manger to join our team.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• A key member of the leadership team that is responsible for managing all aspects of health, safety and security for the facility.
• Drive the implementation of a zero-injury culture, including implementing safety programs, ensuring all employees and contractors are properly trained and equipped to perform work safely, and auditing to ensure program effectiveness.
• Establish safety policies and work practices, to ensure a safe organization that is compliant  with all State, Federal and ND Paper rules and regulations.
• Provide technical safety expertise to managers, supervisors and employees including program development, implementation and execution.
• Ensures that proper safety equipment is obtained and accessible to employees.
• Ensures that timely incident investigations are completed and conducts incident investigation training with mill management.
• Manages the mill’s clean production initiatives and networks with ND Paper counterparts on implementing best practices, auditing, tracking, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing industrial hygiene for the site.
• Ensures the facility’s fire protection systems are, functional, sustainable and compliant with requirements.
• Responsible for risk management of the site for fire protection and security needs; is the point of contact for insurance related inspections, audits and needs.
• Oversees the mill’s contracted security services. 
• Networks with other safety, environmental and security experts across ND Paper and participates in cross-divisional meetings and teams.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related filed
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Safety or Health role working in an industrial facility
• Ability to make decisions under pressure for situations affecting safety of personnel or equipment
• Ability to coach, mentor, lead and direct employees to meet stated objectives regarding safety, clean production and sustainability
• Candidate must possess strong organizational, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues and delegate decision making and other responsibilities when needed
• Committed to safety, clean production, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently
• Candidate must model ND Paper’s values and achieve results through safe and clean work practices, respect for people, minimal environmental impact, quality and customers first, and social responsibility

Attributes for Success:

Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand

Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond

Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture

Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business

Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.