Safety Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Norcross, GA seeks a Safety Manager to lead occupational safety and health initiatives at the facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws while developing programs to educate supervisors and prevent hazards and injuries.

The role focuses on partnering with plant leadership, maintaining procedures, and driving a culture of safety. Candidates should have 2+ years in safety supervision and relevant training such as OSHA 30-hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of safety supervisory experience in a safety program.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA safety regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire compliance.
• Drug screening required after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety education programs in the plant environment.
• Maintain and update safety procedures, SOPs, and policies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing managers to improve safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations and reporting.
• Conduct hazard assessments and develop risk prevention plans.
• Review accident reports and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with insurance representatives for policy compliance.
• Support safety incentive program administration and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (air permits, runoff).
• Promote a culture of safe practices through leadership and training.

Skills

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

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.

Safety Manager – Norcross, GA

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

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.