Safety Manager

Smurfit-Westrock; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock seeks a Safety Manager to oversee occupational safety and health at the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws to prevent hazards. You will develop safety programs, educate supervisors, and lead efforts to minimize risks and injuries.

The role requires strong communication, robust knowledge of safety regulations, and a track record of driving safety improvements through training and leadership.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety education training programs within the plant environment.
• Maintain and update safety procedures, SOPs, and policies.
• Partner with manufacturing managers to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturing.
• Perform hazardous risk assessments to identify hazards and create risk prevention plans.
• Review accident/injury reports and data; ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Coordinate with workers' compensation and general liability insurance representatives for policy compliance.
• Assist in administering the safety incentive program, including participation tracking and ensuring incentives are paid.
• Manage environmental regulation compliance (e.g., air permits, water runoff).
• Model and promote a culture of safe practices through leadership and training.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

ANSI knowledge

NFPA knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Employee training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

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.

The Opportunity

The Safety Manager will be responsible for all activities related to occupational safety and health in the facility you are aligned to and you will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and laws to prevent hazards and injuries. As a Safety Manager you will manage and develop safety programs to educate supervisors and managers and to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock

• Develop and maintain safety education training program within the plant environment.
• Maintain and update existing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and policies
• Partner with manufacturing managers to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturing
• Perform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate them
• Review and analyze accident/injury reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Partner with worker’s compensation and general liability insurance representatives to ensure compliance with policy requirements.
• Assist in administration of safety incentive program , including assessing participation, monitoring engagement, reviewing all data, and ensuring incentives are paid.
• Manage compliance for environmental regulations (e.g. air permits, water runoff).
• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership and training.

What you need to succeed

• High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
• Must have 2+ years of safety supervisory role in a safety program - Required
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA
• Government or professional training and compliance courses (e.g. OSHA 30-hour training) - Preferred
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire others to comply with safety policies and standards
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and methodologies
• Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving
• Inspire others to develop themselves and seek out continuous learning opportunities by serving as a role model and seeking out personal developmental opportunities

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.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!

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.