Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The opportunity:
The Safety Leader is responsible for supporting development and administration of the Safety and Health policies, programs, and practices. The Safety leader will function as an advisor to management on technical and regulatory issues and act as a consultant for the line organization to identify hazards, reduce risks, increase efficiency, and ensure a safe working environment. This role must ensure compliance with federal, state, local and Smurfit Westrock requirements.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all employees and visitors.
- Act as a safety advisor to management and consultant to the line organization. Work closely with union leadership and all levels of management.
- Lead and manage the development, documentation, training, and implementation of Smurfit Westrock Safety & Health policies and procedures. Prepare training materials and train new and existing employees on a variety of Safety & Health topics, such as: LOTO, confined space entry, fall protection, line breaking, hot work, etc.
- Coach and work with plant leadership to be a visible role model of incident prevention. Analyze safety performance and make recommendations to improve safety practices and performance. Interact with the line organization via daily safety walks. Provide feedback on employee safety concerns.
- Audit the Safety & Health Program and provide feedback to the Sr. Safety Manager and other personnel as needed.
- Conduct incident investigations, including root cause analysis. Identify and evaluate conditions and practices in the workplace via safety risk assessments. Provide technical support for on-going problem solving, safety statistics, leading indicators, and tracking mechanisms.
- Perform safety audits and behavior observations of employee and contractor work activities and provide feedback
- Lead, participate, and attend safety committee meetings, toolbox meetings, and outage safety meetings.
- Perform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate them
- Monitor and implement updates in safety regulations and reporting requirements. Revise current policies and procedures to meet and/or exceed regulatory requirements.
- Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership and training
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
- Demonstrated commitment to safety with the ability to identify safety improvement opportunities.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Science, or Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- 3-5 years of progressive health and safety experience.
- Professional safety and health designation (e.g. GSP, ASP, CSP, CIH) preferred.
- Experience working with government regulators and a thorough knowledge of federal, state & local government HSE regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, etc.).
- Experience implementing Safety Management Systems
- Ability to influence others to perform their jobs safely and create a culture of safety.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills.
- Strong analytical skills including Root Cause & Risk Analysis methodologies.
- Strong leadership and training skills.
- 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.
Compensation Offered
- Salary Range: $85,125 – $141,875. Salary based on experience of candidate. Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus available.
Benefits Offered
Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is $85,125.00 - $141,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2026.
