Position: Safety Manager

Job Code: OPHSM5 + Sr. Mgr, Safety

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC

The Opportunity:

The Safety Manager is responsible for providing safety leadership and ensuring site actions and activities are aligned with corporate safety standards and government regulations. This includes implementing safety directives, improving safety performance and ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed. This position promotes the vision of safety throughout the organization to assure a best-in-class Safety Management System is in place and properly functioning.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

This list identifies the essential functions. As with all jobs, all duties and responsibilities are not listed, and will vary based upon the department, team, and business needs.

• Champion a safety culture focused on safe production, adoption of best practice safety initiatives and eliminating harm to employees. Act as a safety and health subject matter expert and provide technical knowledge, education and training on an ongoing basis to employees at the mill site and within other Smurfit Westrock facilities as needed

• Stay abreast of new federal and state safety and health regulations and proactively update policies, procedures and the site Safety and Health Manual to ensure the organization is in compliance. This includes interfacing with OSHA and other regulatory agencies to ensure recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met.

• Direct both salary and hourly safety and medical staff, where appropriate.

• Manage site employee and contractor safety programs and develop processes and procedures that enhance site-wide safety and training leadership.

• Work with all necessary Smurfit Westrock personnel to investigate industrial injuries, near-miss incidences and occupational injuries to determine cause, implement preventive measures and manage return-to-work activities.

• Identify best practices, generate and analyze data and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks and raise safety awareness to create a culture of safety.

• Perform safety audits of systems, procedures, programs and practices to ensure effectiveness and continued compliance. This includes inspecting facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure safety regulation compliance.

• Manage the development of employee health, wellness and safety programs and training to ensure they meet regulations and support the short and long term strategic safety planning and development of the organization.

• Coordinate with corporate and regional staff to manage worker\u2019s compensation claims and costs to completion, interface with comp carrier, healthcare professionals, HR and employees in return-to-work efforts. Prioritize safety initiatives with regard to the worker\u2019s compensation claims to reduce injury frequency, severity and lost time incidents.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor\u2019s Degree in related field (Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene) or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

• 5+ years\u2019 experience of progressive safety and training experience in heavy industry, manufacturing union operation preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred.

• Experience working with government regulators and a thorough knowledge of federal and state government safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA)

• Experience implementing safety programs and safety management systems that yield a reduction in injuries and OSHA recordable incident rate that sustains a period of time

• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs safely and create a culture of safety

• Strong leadership and training skills

• Strong analytical skills including root cause/failure analysis methodology

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software programs

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, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.