Manager I, Safety

Smurfit Westrock plc; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Bradenton, FL is seeking an EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs at the Corrugated Container facility near Tampa. You will partner with site leadership to mitigate risks, drive compliance with OSHA/EPA standards, and foster a proactive safety culture.

This role reports to the General Manager and requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and 2+ years in manufacturing safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience managing a safety program within a manufacturing facility.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and environmental programs to foster a proactive culture.
• Investigate EHS incidents using root cause methods.
• Develop site safety training plans and KPIs.
• Coordinate inspections and compliance reporting.
• Partner with leadership to close findings from audits.

Skills

EHS management

Manufacturing safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering

Job description

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.

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.