Safety Manager: OSHA & Risk Compliance Lead

Smurfit Westrock; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Global company culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee all occupational safety and health activities at the facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and develop training programs to educate supervisors and managers, preventing hazards and injuries.

You will partner with manufacturing leaders to review safety practices, maintain procedures, and drive culture that prioritizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee all occupational safety and health activities at the facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and develop training programs to educate supervisors and managers, preventing hazards and injuries.

You will partner with manufacturing leaders to review safety practices, maintain procedures, and drive culture that prioritizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across operations.