Plant Safety Manager — Training & Compliance

Smurfit-Westrock; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Norcross, GA seeks a Safety Manager to oversee occupational safety and health at the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and to prevent hazards and injuries. The role includes developing safety programs and educating supervisors and managers across operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years in a safety supervisory role, strong knowledge of OSHA/ANSI/NFPA standards, and the ability to lead safety initiatives, audits, and training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire compliance.
• Experience in a safety supervisory role (2+ years).
• OSHA 30-hour training or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement safety education programs.
• Capability to review and improve safety procedures and policies.
• Experience coordinating with workers’ compensation and insurers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety education programs within the plant environment.
• Update and maintain safety procedures, SOPs, and policies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing managers to improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturing.
• Perform hazardous risk assessments and develop risk prevention plans.
• Review accident and injury reports and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with insurance representatives to ensure policy compliance.
• Assist in administering safety incentive programs and monitoring participation.
• Manage environmental compliance (air permits, runoff) and promote a safety culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Norcross, GA seeks a Safety Manager to oversee occupational safety and health at the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and to prevent hazards and injuries. The role includes developing safety programs and educating supervisors and managers across operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years in a safety supervisory role, strong knowledge of OSHA/ANSI/NFPA standards, and the ability to lead safety initiatives, audits, and training