Safety Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Life insurance

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include training program development, policy updates, risk assessments, incident review, and coordination with insurers. A strong emphasis on proactive safety leadership and continuous learning is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of safety supervisory role required.
• Safety-related certification (e.g. CSP, ASP) preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA regulations.
• OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage others.
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and methodologies.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Encourage continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• 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 to identify hazards and develop mitigation plans.
• Review accident/injury reports and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Coordinate with workers’ compensation and general liability insurers.
• Assist in administration of safety incentive program and ensure incentives are paid.
• Manage environmental regulation compliance (air permits, water runoff).
• Model and promote a culture of safe practices through leadership and training.

Skills

Safety supervision

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description & Requirements

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
• Safety-related certification (e.g. MESH, CSP, ASP – Preferred
• 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!
• 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.