Fresno, CA

Job Summary: The Safety Manager is responsible for all activities related to occupational safety and health in the facility they are aligned to and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and laws to prevent hazards and injuries. The Safety Manager manages and develops safety programs to educate supervisors and managers and to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries.

Major Job Responsibilities: Business Excellence

\u2022 Develop and maintain safety education training program within the plant environment

\u2022 Ensure that safety audits are completed in a timely manner

\u2022 Maintain and update existing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and policies

\u2022 Provide critical information and documentation to 3rd party auditors as necessary

\u2022 Manage compliance for environmental regulations (e.g. air permits, water runoff)

\u2022 Assist in the continuous improvement of hazard identification and risk assessment

\u2022 Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturing

\u2022 Perform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate them

\u2022 Review and analyze accident/injury reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are taken

\u2022 Serve as primary point of contact for worker\u2019s compensation and general liability insurance end-to-end processes

\u2022 Partner with worker\u2019s compensation and general liability insurance representatives to ensure compliance with policy requirements

\u2022 Assist in administration of safety incentive program, including assessing participation, monitoring engagement, reviewing all data, and ensuring incentives are paid

People and Culture

\u2022 Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership and training

\u2022 Partner with manufacturing managers to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees

Critical Skills / Capabilities:

\u2022 Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively Job Description 2

\u2022 Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work \u2022 Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively

\u2022 Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach

\u2022 Leadership: Influences individuals to achieve a target departmental goal or objective

\u2022 Negotiation: Demonstrates an understanding of ways to negotiate effectively with others and understand each party\u2019s objectives; recognizes the potential impact of negotiation proceedings to the business; assists with negotiations in less complex situations; asks questions to uncover points of agreement and disagreement to help others gain consensus

\u2022 Conflict Resolution: Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner; takes action to address employee grievances

\u2022 Interpersonal Skills: Can relate to and communicate effectively with others to build rapport and relationships

\u2022 Growth and Results Oriented: Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity

Technical Skills: \u2022 Moderate Computer Skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)

Other Qualifications: To perform the duties of the job, this role requires:

\u2022 Frequently reaching by extending two arms

\u2022 Frequently reaching by extending fingers on two hands

\u2022 Frequently use fingers to grasp with two hands

\u2022 Frequently use fingers to pinch with two hands

\u2022 Frequently use fingers to type with two hands

\u2022 The spoken exchange of ideas to be performed loudly 50-75% of the time

\u2022 The spoken exchange of ideas to be performed quickly 25-50% of the time

\u2022 Ensure the safe and accurate determination of accuracy and neatness of work or make general observations of facilities or structures

Work Environment:

\u2022 Frequently works indoors in an environment that is climate controlled

\u2022 Occasionally works indoors in an environment that is not climate controlled and has both high and low temperatures

\u2022 Occasionally works outdoors in natural environmental conditions (both hot and cold)

\u2022 Noisy work environment; maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations

\u2022 The role is occasionally sedentary, which entails sitting or being stationary most of the time and frequently walking/standing for 3-6 hours at a time Job Description 3

Experience:

\u2022 Required: Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA

\u2022 Required: Minimum of 2 years in a safety program supervisory role

\u2022 Preferred: Government or professional training and compliance courses (e.g. OSHA 30-hour training)

Education:

\u2022 Required: High School diploma or G.E.D.

\u2022 Preferred: Associate or Bachelor\u2019s degree

\u2022 Preferred: Safety-related certification (e.g. MESH, CSP, ASP

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.