Plant Safety Manager: Lead Training & Compliance

Smurfit Westrock Company; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SmurfitWestRock is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee occupational safety and health in the facility and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws to prevent hazards and injuries. You will develop and lead safety programs and educate supervisors and managers.

You will analyze incidents, coordinate with workers' compensation and insurers, manage environmental compliance, and promote a culture of safe practices through strong leadership and training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required
• 2+ years of safety supervisory role in a safety program - Required
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA
• OSHA 30-hour training - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety education training program within the plant environment.
• Maintain and update safety procedures, SOPs, and policies.
• Review and improve safety practices with manufacturing managers.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting.
• Perform hazardous risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Analyze accident/injury reports and ensure corrective actions.
• Coordinate with workers' compensation and liability insurers.
• Assist in administration of safety incentive program and data
• Manage environmental compliance (air permits, water runoff).
• Model and promote a culture of safe practices through leadership.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety regulations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Continuous learning

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SmurfitWestRock is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee occupational safety and health in the facility and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws to prevent hazards and injuries. You will develop and lead safety programs and educate supervisors and managers.

You will analyze incidents, coordinate with workers' compensation and insurers, manage environmental compliance, and promote a culture of safe practices through strong leadership and training.