Description & Requirements

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 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.

Essential Job Functions

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

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years in an 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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
Must have intermediate PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Thorough knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, including EPA, OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA
Must be reliable and dependable.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safe Work Requirements

PPE: Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs or Earmuffs, Safety Shoes, Gloves when required, Hard Hats, and any other PPE Required based on the job or task.

Compliance with Smurfit Westrock employment policies, handbook, and workplace safety policies, rules, and procedures.

Submission of Safety Concerns and Safety Work Order / Incident Reporting and Learning / Basic understanding of the Safety Excellence System

Follow the site management (General Manager, Plant Manager, Department Manager, Shift Supervisor ) assignments for completing tasks and managing programs as part of the Safety Excellence System.

Must follow Training Matix assigned in the Learning and Development System. Training could be assigned Annually, Quarterly or at the time of a new process / procedure.

Must have a clear understanding of the STOP Work Process – Employees have the right to STOP the work at any time to gain a better understanding of the process or to ensure safety standards are met.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: sit, stand, talk, see, hear, and walk.

In terms of a typical 8-hour workday,

On The Job Employees Must

Not at all

Occasionally (

Frequently (2-5 hours)

Continuously (5-8 hours)

Bend/Stoop

x

Reach above shoulder level

x

Kneel

x

Balance

x

Push/Pull

x

Squat

x

Crawl

x

Crouch

x

Use hands/fingers to handle/feel

x

Taste or smell

x

Repetitive operations

x

In terms of a typical 8-hour workday,

On The Job Employees Must Lift

Not at all

Occasionally (

Frequently (2-5 hours)

Continuously (5-8 hours)

Up to 10 pounds

X

Between 10-25 pounds

X

The noise level that is typical for the work environment of this position is:

Loud (example: machinery)

Job Description Review

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

I understand this job description and its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time.

I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities or functions, which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.

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 $82,500.00 - $137,500.00, 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, 10 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-Jan-2026.

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