Job Information
WestRock Company EHS Manager in Saltillo, Mississippi
EHS Manager - Tupelo, MS
The opportunity:
The EHS and Safety Manager is responsible for all activities related to occupational safety and health in the facility they are aligned to and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and laws to prevent hazards and injuries. The Safety Manager manages and develops safety programs to educate supervisors and managers and to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries As an Environmental/Health/Safety Manager you will manage and develop safety programs to educate supervisors and managers and to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries.
How you will impact WestRock:
Major Job Responsibilities:
Business Excellence
Develop and maintain safety education training program within the plant environment
Ensure that safety audits are completed in a timely manner
Maintain and update existing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and policies Provide critical information and documentation to 3rd party auditors as necessary
Manage compliance for environmental regulations (e.g. air permits, water runoff)
Assist in the continuous improvement of hazard identification and risk assessment
Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturing
Perform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate them
Review and analyze accident/injury reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are taken
Serve as primary point of contact for worker\u2019s compensation and general liability insurance end-to-end processes
Partner with worker\u2019s compensation and general liability insurance representatives to ensure compliance with policy requirements
Assist in administration of safety incentive program, including assessing participation, monitoring engagement, reviewing all data, and ensuring incentives are paid
People and Culture
Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership and training
Partner with manufacturing managers to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees
Critical Skills / Capabilities:
Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively
Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively
Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach
Leadership: Influences individuals to achieve a target departmental goal or objective
Negotiation: Demonstrates an understanding of ways to negotiate effectively with others and understand each party\u2019s objectives; recognizes the potential impact of negotiation proceedings to the business; assists with negotiations in less complex situations; asks questions to uncover points of agreement and disagreement to help others gain consensus
Conflict Resolution: Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner; takes action to address employee grievances
Interpersonal Skills: Can relate to and communicate effectively with others to build rapport and relationships
Growth and Results Oriented: Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity
Technical Skills: Moderate Computer Skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Other Qualifications:
To perform the duties of the job, this role requires:
Frequently reaching by extending two arms
Frequently reaching by extending fingers on two hands
Frequently use fingers to grasp with two hands
Frequently use fingers to pinch with two hands
Frequently use fingers to type with two hands
The spoken exchange of ideas to be performed loudly 50-75% of the time
The spoken exchange of ideas to be performed quickly 25-50% of the time
Ensure the safe and accurate determination of accuracy and neatness of work or make general observations of facilities or structures
Work Environment:
Frequently works indoors in an environment that is climate controlled
Occasionally works indoors in an environment that is not climate controlled and has both high and low temperatures
Occasionally works outdoors in natural environmental conditions (both hot and cold)
Noisy work environment; maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
The role is occasionally sedentary, which entails sitting or being stationary most of the time and frequently walking/standing for 3-6 hours at a time
Experience:
Required: Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA
Required: Minimum of 2 years in a safety program supervisory role
Preferred: Government or professional training and compliance courses (e.g. OSHA 30-hour training) Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire others to comply with safety policies and standards
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and methodologies
Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving
Inspire others to develop themselves and seek out continuous learning opportunities by serving as a role model and seeking out personal developmental opportunities
Education:
Required: High School diploma or G.E.D.
Preferred: Associate or bachelor\u2019s degree
Preferred: Safety-related certification (e.g. MESH, CSP, ASP)
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.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.
