EHS Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision all starting 1

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

The EHS Manager at Smurfit WestRock’s Bradenton, FL corrugated container facility will lead safety and environmental programs to mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of excellence in daily operations.

Reporting to the site General Manager, you will develop training plans, conduct investigations, manage EHS calendars, and partner with leadership to drive KPI achievements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of manufacturing safety experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience managing a safety program within a manufacturing facility required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and cultivate a culture of excellence in workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Mitigate risks, prevent accidents, ensure regulatory compliance and promote safe behaviors.
• Partner with safety and environmental teams and site leadership to implement programs and KPIs.
• Develop training plans for safety and environmental awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Perform investigations of EHS incidents using human and organizational performance approaches.
• Coordinate site safety and environmental inspections and manage compliance calendars.

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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 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 near Tampa, FL.

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 - preferred
• 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.

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.