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Safety SupervisorWestRock • Hopewell, VA, US
Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor

WestRock • Hopewell, VA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Supv, Safety

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.

The Safety Supervisor provides support and leadership to the Hopewell Mill, to reduce the frequency and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses and to ensure sustainable compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

The opportunity :

The Safety Supervisor has primary responsibility for assisting the Safety Manager and supporting Mill operations as needed and will report to the Safety Manager.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock :

  • Administers and models safety in his / her area of responsibility; participates in and supports the safety programs for the Mill; ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and mill safety rules.
  • Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility.
  • Aligns personal behaviors to Smurfit Westrock's values : Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
  • Provides guidance to ensure compliance with all safety policies.
  • Provides updates on safety items.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of safety topics including but not limited to lockout, ergonomics, machine guarding, hazard communication and site security.
  • Assists with new employee safety orientation program.
  • Assists with employee pedestrian, mobile equipment policy and training, LOTO and worker's compensation program.
  • Assists with medical emergencies and follow-up as instructed by the ERT Supervisor.
  • Assists with the company's contractor safety program.
  • Assists with for emergency response to environmental, structural, and employee incidents.
  • Assists with the investigation of all incidents and injuries from initial report to closure.

What you need to succeed :

  • Bachelors' degree in Safety or related field is desirable.
  • A certified or associate safety professional status is desirable (CSP or ASP).
  • 2-5 yrs. experience as a safety professional administering health and safety strategies and programs in a manufacturing operation (process industry experience preferred).
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulatory programs is required, and Process Safety Management experience is preferred.
  • Ability to assign priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment. Must be able to make effective oral presentations to a wide range of audiences ranging from hourly employees to senior corporate executives and government agencies.
  • Confident in presenting training on various safety topics.
  • Ability to communicate with all employees and effectively lead and direct others.
  • Competencies :

  • Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.
  • Targets and achieves results, sets, and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes, and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.
  • Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.
  • Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer's needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.
  • Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.
  • Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.
  • Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data / information and draw accurate conclusions.
  • Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfully.
  • Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.
  • Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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