Safety Manager

Smurfit-Westrock; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Sioux City, IA, seeks a Safety Manager responsible for all activities related to occupational safety and health in the facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and develop education programs to prevent hazards and injuries.

You will partner with managers to review and improve safety practices, conduct risk assessments, analyze accident data, and drive corrective actions. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a safety supervisory role
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA safety standards
• OSHA 30-hour training is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire safety compliance
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and methodologies
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to develop and coach others toward continuous safety improvements

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety education training program within the plant environment
• Maintain and update 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
• Review and analyze accident/injury reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are taken
• Partner with workers’ 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 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

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA expertise

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Incident analysis

Training & coaching

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

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 SmurfitWestRock

• 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!
• 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.