What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at WestRock and Careers?
At Smurfit Westrock, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that’s shaping the future of packaging.
Career Opportunity:
The Safety Manager will lead, motivate, and cultivate a culture of excellence in the workplace to mitigate risks, prevent accidents and illnesses, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safe and environmentally responsible behaviors as part of daily operations. This pivotal role reports directly to the site's General Manager.
This position is located at the Bradenton, FL, Corrugated Container facility.
How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock:
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Collaborate with safety and environmental teams, as well as business leaders, to foster a proactive safety and environmental culture
- Implement the company’s Environmental and Safety Excellence programs:
- Safety programs include, but are not limited to, pedestrian traffic, power industrial trucks/mobile equipment, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, working from heights, ergonomics, material handling/dock safety, job safe planning, electrical safety, contractor safety, walking/working surfaces, confined spaces, hot work, line and equipment opening (LEO), and hazardous communication.
- Environmental programs encompass new chemical approvals, air emissions, stormwater management, wastewater processing, spill prevention and countermeasures, solid/hazardous waste management, and oversight of environmental permits and plans.
- Conduct thorough investigations in response to EHS incidents, including using human and organizational performance approaches
- Organize employee safety and environmental engagement initiatives, including leading the site's safety, environmental, or EHS team.
- Perform safety and environmental risk assessments and develop site-specific action plans to mitigate risks
- Develop comprehensive training plans for safety and environmental awareness, regulatory compliance, and other relevant topics
- Partner with the local leadership team to establish specific safety and environmental KPIs and create action plans to achieve those objectives
- Ensure timely performance of EHS testing, monitoring, training, and submission of required internal and external reports
- Execute or coordinate site safety and environmental inspections
- Actively manage the facility's EHS compliance task calendars
- Collaborate with site leadership to ensure prompt closure of findings from corporate internal environmental and safety audits
- Routinely assess safety and environmental performance on the manufacturing floor and audit processes and site conditions
- Serve as a liaison with agencies such as OSHA and state/local environmental entities
- Evaluate operational changes and capital projects to identify and plan for EHS program impacts
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, or equivalent - Required
- 2 years of experience managing a safety program within a manufacturing facility - Required
- Strong organizational skills, prioritization abilities, and capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage others to comply with EHS policies and standards
- Extensive knowledge of EHS standards, methodologies, and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, local and state environmental regulations, ANSI, and NFPA
- Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving
- Ability to exercise professional judgment in making quick decisions under stressful and time-sensitive conditions
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one, Employee Discount Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness programs.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.