Manager I, Safety

WestRock Company; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage day one

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking an Environmental and Safety Manager to lead the plant’s safety programs, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, and drive core safety initiatives. You will manage incident investigations, safety trainings, and continuous improvement of safety processes across the site.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to lead teams in safety projects while staying current with regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing safety/environmental compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement safety programs and systems.
• Oversee incident investigations and behavioral audits.
• Provide safety training for hourly and salaried personnel.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses and SOP management.
• Lead Safety Action Plan development and data tracking.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

OSHA compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Team management

PLCs & networks

Education

Bachelor’s in Safety-related field

Tools

PLC basics

Job description

The Opportunity:

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.

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 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.


• Strong knowledge of all MS Office applications.


• 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 I, Tier II, EIQ and Waste Water reporting)


• Ability to communicate effectively with others.


• Must have knowledge of Windows based software, networks, PLC’s etc.


• Must be a detailed individual with keen focus on accuracy.


• Complaint resolution-including investigation.

Bachelor’s degree in a Safety-related field preferred, or equivalent related work experience. * Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing experience in safety and environmental compliance.

What We Offer:

• Immediate comprehensive health coverage - Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available on day one


• Strong retirement support - 401(k) with company match plus an additional annual company contribution


• Work life balance built in - 15 days of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays


• Robust total rewards package:


• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance


• Company‑paid basic life insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement to support continuous learning and career growth

Values‑driven culture rooted in integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

Comprehensive training and development - hands on onboarding, ongoing learning, and opportunities to expand skills across operations

• Competitive compensation aligned with your skills, capabilities, and long‑term potential


• A career with purpose at a global packaging leader where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are foundational to daily work and long‑term business success