Company Overview
Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50 locations in Canada and the United States, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones
About our Cameron, Wisconsin plant operations
Our 60 acre manufacturing site in Cameron specializes in the production of high quality utility poles. The local Stella-Jones plant team is made up of 30+ dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about Cameron’s utility pole products (including a 1 minute video overview), visit our product page: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/utility-poles
Position Summary
The Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor at Stella-Jones in Cameron, Wisconsin is responsible for ensuring employee safety and environmental compliance at the site level. This is a critical EHS role given the company’s significant commitment to maintaining the highest standards in environment, health, and safety compliance.
Primary Safety & Health Responsibilities:
- Health and Safety facility inspections, audits and training
- Health and Safety policy, programs and procedures implementation
- Perform accident and incident investigations
- Lead daily “Toolbox Talks” covering essential safety topics, and facilitate or design new training programs to ensure evolving safety practices.
- Provide directions to other department supervisors and plant employees regarding health and safety matters
- Accurate and timely Health and Safety reporting and recordkeeping
- Keep abreast of OSHA regulations and update policies accordingly
- Participate in the annual corporate EHS convention and external training opportunities, sharing insights with the team to promote continuous learning and improvement.
Primary Environmental Responsibilities:
- Environmental Facility Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Environmental Audits: Perform audits to identify potential areas of improvement and ensure adherence to environmental standards.
- Environmental Training: Develop and oversee environmental training programs for plant employees to ensure awareness and compliance.
- Permit Applications: Manage environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications to ensure timely submissions and approvals.
- Policy and Program Implementation: Implement and oversee plant level environmental policies, programs, and procedures tailored to the unique needs of the wood treatment process.
- Incident Investigation: Respond to and investigate any environmental incidents, spills, or concerns, ensuring proper mitigation and corrective actions are taken.
- Guidance and Direction: Provide guidance to other department supervisors and plant employees on environmental best practices, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Reporting and Recordkeeping: Ensure accurate and timely environmental reporting, including emission reports, waste management logs, water discharge data, and other pertinent environmental records.
- Company-wide Initiatives: Participate in and contribute to company-wide environmental initiatives and programs, ensuring the plant's alignment with broader organizational goals.
- Regulatory Updates: Stay abreast of industry-specific environmental regulations and best practices, especially those pertinent to wood treatment processes.
Work Hours & Schedule
The EHS Supervisor is an onsite role and typically works Monday through Friday during normal daytime business hours. However, some flexibility is required based on operational needs, including occasional early morning and evening plant visits to connect with team members working varied shifts and/or outside contractors.
Key Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in an Environmental or Safety related field a plus
- Two or more years of experience in the manufacturing industry required; Industrial Safety and/or Environmental experience highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office
- Experience in implementing environmental & safety management systems or programs preferred
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to train and educate staff on environmental & safety protocols and regulations
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
- Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
- Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage, Access to a robust employee assistance program
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus program opportunity
- 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
- 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase Company stock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
