Position: Safety Manager
Job Code: OPHSP4 + Manager II, Safety
Location: Sheldon Springs VT (Missisquoi mill)
The Opportunity:
The Safety Manager has the overall responsibility for helping lead, motivate, and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce incidents and injuries. He/she promotes the continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to result in the reduction of incidents 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 day-to-day activities related to meeting all safety and health standards established by applicable regulations, as well as policies and procedures established internally. He/she will coordinate the required regulatory training. This position is ideal for a floor-oriented people person who knows safety, OSHA, etc, and enjoys working with people to make a safety program come alive. This person will have the ability to work with operations employees and managers on all aspects of a safety program.
How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:
Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulationsLead efforts to comply with regulations and develop measures to address workplace safety that could affect the health and well-being of employeesManage all aspects of the company’s Industrial Hygiene Program (air, noise, ergonomics, etc.)Responsible for helping to lead, motivate, and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce incidents and injuriesConduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environmentDevelop effective safety communications utilizing various multi-media methodsDevelop, implement, and administrate health and safety plans and training programsLead the Performance Excellence Safety PillarSupport departmental management in the investigation of accidents, determine causative factors, and implement corrective action to prevent recurrenceDevelop task-specific job safety analyses for work performed at the facilityMaintain working knowledge of industry trends and practices regarding environmental health and safetyProvide innovative safety solutions and ideasHave the patience to work “hands on” to help the entire team understand the company’s commitment to safetyDirectly manages, coaches, develops, and provides work assignments to Hourly Safety Facilitator(s)All other aspects of safety at the mill
What you need to succeed:
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organizationBachelor’s degree in health & safety or related Science is strongly preferred; practical experience will be given consideration as an alternative to a degree5+ years related safety work experience in industrial manufacturing with a union work environment will be given preferenceWorking knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and industry requirements, preferable with general industry required OSHA 1910Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office softwareBackground in insurance/workers’ compensation matters
Essential Skills and Abilities:
Attention to detail with strong organizational skillsEffective at managing multiple prioritiesTeam building and influencing skillsAnalytical/problem-solvingPossess a sense of urgency and self-motivationAbility to work independentlyStrong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills for interaction with a wide variety of peopleMay travel occasionally (<10%)Lead changePrevious experience in paper and packaging industry desirable, but not required
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. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! 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 $102,375.00 - $170,625.00, 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 and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2025.