Safety Manager – Coal Center, PA
The Opportunity:
The Safety Manager is responsible for all activities related to occupational safety and health in the facility you are aligned to and you will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and laws to prevent hazards and injuries. The Safety Manager manages and develop safety programs to educate supervisors and managers and to prevent hazards, risks, and injuries.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Business Excellence
Develop and maintain safety education training program within the plant environmentEnsure that safety audits are completed in a timely mannerMaintain and update existing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and policiesProvide critical information and documentation to 3rd party auditors as necessaryManage compliance for environmental regulations (e.g. air permits, water runoffAssist in the continuous improvement of hazard identification and risk assessmentEnsure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and reporting in manufacturingPerform hazardous risk assessments for tasks or jobs to identify potential hazards and develop risk prevention plans to mitigate themReview and analyze accident/injury reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are takenServe as primary point of contact for worker’s compensation and general liability insuranceend-to-end processesPartner with worker’s 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 trainingPartner with manufacturing managers to review and improve safety practices and ensure adoption by employees
What you need to succeed:
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’s 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:
• Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Other Qualifications: To perform the duties of the job, this role requires:
Frequently reaching by extending two armsFrequently reaching by extending fingers on two handsFrequently use fingers to grasp with two handsFrequently use fingers to pinch with two handsFrequently use fingers to type with two handsThe spoken exchange of ideas to be performed loudly 50-75% of the timeThe spoken exchange of ideas to be performed quickly 25-50% of the timeEnsure the safe and accurate determination of accuracy and neatness of work or makegeneral observations of facilities or structures
Work Environment:
Frequently works indoors in an environment that is climate controlledConstantly works indoors, in an environment that is climate controlled Occasionally works outdoors in natural environmental conditions (both hot and cold) Occasionally works indoors in an environment that is not climate controlled and has high temperatures Occasionally works indoors in an environment that is not climate controlled and has low temperatures The role is frequently sedentary, which entails sitting or being stationary Constantly stands or walks for 1-2 hours at a time Occasionally stands or walks for 3-6+ hours at a timeNoisy industrial work environment; maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
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)
Education:
Required: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree Preferred: Safety-related certification (e.g. MESH, CSP, ASP)
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.