Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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 EHS Manager will lead, motivate, and cultivate a culture of EHS 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 Mooresville, NC Corrugated Container facility. How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock:

• 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 Minimum of two years' experience managing EHS in an industrial setting 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. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.