Safety Manager

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 (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.