Manager I, Safety

General Information

Job ID

ATR41021

Posting Job Title

Manager I, Safety

Locations

IL Galesburg

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

23-May-2024

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity:

The Environmental and Safety Manager is responsible for helping to lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce accidents and injuries. He/she promotes the continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to result in the reduction of accidents and illness, the assurance of regulatory compliance, and to make safe behaviors part of day-to-day thinking.

The Safety Manager is expected to coordinate and manage the activities related to meeting all safety and health standards established by applicable regulation, as well as policies and procedures established internally. This key role will lead in the development, deployment and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support environmental, health and

safety excellence.

This position is responsible for helping to lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce accidents and injuries. He/she promotes the

continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to result in the reduction of accidents and illness, the assurance of regulatory compliance, and to make safe behaviors part of day-to-day thinking.

The Safety Manager is expected to coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities related to meeting all safety and health standards established by applicable regulation, as well as policies and procedures established internally.

How you will impact WestRock:

Provide support to the development, implementation, and management of safety programs (LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental standards.

Integrate and partner with the safety teams to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.

Partner with safety teams to develop and organize safety engagement activities to include celebrating accomplishments.

Develop specific safety objectives and create actions plans to meet those objectives.

Conduct internal safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance. Work with site leadership team to ensure all key safety operational controls are in place and

safety action items and work orders are resolved on a timely basis.

Manage and maintain site specific internal safety systems and reporting tools. Ensure appropriate countermeasures are properly identified to prevent reoccurrence utilizing a

robust incident investigation process including 5-Why root cause analysis.

Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory environmental testing, training, required permit filings to maintain compliance with all environmental standards. Develop safety and

environmental training plans for personal and professional development of managers and employees.

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.

Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.

Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes to influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions/solutions....Less

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.

The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $130,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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