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Smurfit Westrock EHS Manager in Salinas, California
EHS Manager - Salinas, CA
The opportunity:
The EHS 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 Smurfit 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
What you need to succeed:
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 the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
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.