Safety Manager

Safety Manager

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.

At Smurfit Westrock, we don't just offer a job we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that's shaping the future of packaging.

Career Opportunity : The EHS Manager will lead, motivate, and cultivate a culture of EHS excellence in the workplace to mitigate risks, prevent accidents and illnesses, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safe and environmentally responsible behaviors as part of daily operations. This pivotal role reports directly to the site's General Manager.

This position is located at the Aston, PA Corrugated Container facility. How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock :

• Collaborate with safety and environmental teams, as well as business leaders, to foster a proactive safety and environmental culture
• Implement the company's Environmental and Safety Excellence programs :
• Safety programs include, but are not limited to, pedestrian traffic, power industrial trucks / mobile equipment, lock-out / tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, working from heights, ergonomics, material handling / dock safety, job safe planning, electrical safety, contractor safety, walking / working surfaces, confined spaces, hot work, line and equipment opening (LEO), and hazardous communication.
• Environmental programs encompass new chemical approvals, air emissions, stormwater management, wastewater processing, spill prevention and countermeasures, solid / hazardous waste management, and oversight of environmental permits and plans.
• Conduct thorough investigations in response to EHS incidents, including using human and organizational performance approaches
• Organize employee safety and environmental engagement initiatives, including leading the site's safety, environmental, or EHS team.
• Perform safety and environmental risk assessments and develop site-specific action plans to mitigate risks
• Develop comprehensive training plans for safety and environmental awareness, regulatory compliance, and other relevant topics
• Partner with the local leadership team to establish specific safety and environmental KPIs and create action plans to achieve those objectives
• Ensure timely performance of EHS testing, monitoring, training, and submission of required internal and external reports
• Execute or coordinate site safety and environmental inspections
• Actively manage the facility's EHS compliance task calendars
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure prompt closure of findings from corporate internal environmental and safety audits
• Routinely assess safety and environmental performance on the manufacturing floor and audit processes and site conditions
• Serve as a liaison with agencies such as OSHA and state / local environmental entities
• Evaluate operational changes and capital projects to identify and plan for EHS program impacts

What You Need to Succeed :

What we offer :

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.