Safety Manager Jobs

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity: The Safety Manager will develop and implement programs and procedures to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace incidents, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, ordinances, and laws, and support a safety culture through training, risk assessments, and safety initiatives.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Manage compliance for environmental regulations, reports and permits.
• Create, maintain and update EHS procedures, standard operating procedures, and policies in accordance with regulations and WestRock requirements.
• Develop and maintain environmental, health and safety (EHS) education training program within the plant environment.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Perform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate them.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
• Partner with manufacturing managers and PES teams to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees.
• Ensure that new employees, including temporary employees, receive general and specific environmental, health and safety training and that employees receive continued training and education consistent with the regulatory required programs.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Review and analyze accident/injury reports and data for trends and future strategy adjustments.
• Lead incident investigations
• Provide critical information and documentation to 3rd party auditors, as necessary.
• Ensure that all company required programs, initiatives and processes are maintained at a level that meets or exceeds company values and requirements.
• Order and stock safety and first-aid supplies.
• Ensure that EHS audits and inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and participate in monthly Safety Committee Meetings and facility inspections, documents & posts meeting minutes and tracks written action items to completion.
• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership and training
• Prepare monthly EHS reports.
• Serve as primary point of contact for worker’s compensation and general liability insurance end-to-end processes.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Implement WestRock strategic health and safety goals and initiatives.

What you need to succeed

• Thorough knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, including EPA, OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA
• Minimum of 3 years in a EHS supervisory role.
• B.S in occupational health and safety or a B.S in environmental, chemical or other science related field preferred.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary group and be a team leader.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Must have intermediate PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

What we offer

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.