What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Smurfit Westrock?
Job Description and Essential Functions
Department: Safety & Environmental Job Title: Safety & Environmental Manager
Education Requirement(s): Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Control, or other Safety Related field. Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing experience in safety and environmental compliance.
Summary: The Environmental and Safety Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Plant’s safety programs and systems. In addition they will lead the Plant’s Core Safety Elements processes, ensure facility’s compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and all company policies and procedures. The Safety Manager will also lead various processes such as, employee participation in committees, incident investigations, behavioral audits, Safety Action Plan development, tracking and recordkeeping, Job Hazard Analysis and SOP development/management, inspections, Safety & Health evaluations, and safety planning. In addition, they will oversee and be responsible for all required and supplemental hourly and salaried safety training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Planning, developing, and implementing safety programs and systems. Maintaining/ improving on employee awareness and compliance. Oversee incident investigations and behavioral audits. Provide safety training for all required supplemental hourly and salaried personnel. Stay informed on new and relevant changes to governmental regulations. Advise General, Plant and Departmental Managers of safety, health, and environmental issues. Conduct job safety analyses.
Qualification / Requirement:
Must have the ability to understand and apply department policies and procedures. Attention to detail a must. Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact in person or otherwise with management, other employees, and external or internal customers or service providers. Must have strong knowledge of all MS Office applications. Must have the ability to lead teams of employees in safety initiatives. Demonstrated skills in analyzing safety data, reporting, training, OSHA, Workers Comp and Environmental compliance (Tier II, EIQ and Waste Water reporting)
Compliance with all workplace rules, policies, and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.
Protective Equipment Required Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, cut-resistant gloves, hairnet, and beard net (if necessary), hard hat (When required).
Essential Skills:
- Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Computer Skills: Must have knowledge of Windows based software, networks, PLC’s etc.
- Leadership Skills: Must be a detailed individual with keen focus on accuracy.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Complaint resolution-including investigation.
Physical Requirements: This position must meet the physical demands set forth by Occumed through the WorkSteps program.
Absence provisions: Building Maintenance /Special Projects