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The Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock is currently seeking a Mid-Level Safety Specialist at our Covington Mill. The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for the leadership & technical support of matters pertaining to facility safety and employee health. The successful candidate will be a key leader at the location, helping to create a culture of safety excellence by working with team members to design, modify, recommend, and implement safety and health programs to assure a safe work environment. The successful candidate will provide direct safety support to the Plant\u2019s Chemical Recovery and Power Boiler areas. Responsible that all employees understand and utilize all safety requirements of job functions; in addition to use all required PPE during job tasks. Position requires full knowledge of safety requirements and ensure compliance and accountability. Working knowledge all safety procedures (including LOTO, fall protection, confined space entry, hot work and JHA for each position, proper guarding, seat belts, dock locks, etc.). Employee must follow standard work procedures and safe work.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

\u2022 Support the mill by offering practical and compliant solutions for working safely, supporting compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, corporate requirements as well as audit processes.

\u2022 Develop and execute strategic and tactical HS plans to drive fatality prevention, increase risk recognition and reduce injuries/incidents through utilization of human performance tools.

\u2022 Participate in post-injury case management and lead the audit preparation and response processes.

\u2022 Equip managers/supervisors to be able to provide safety training and important safety information to employees.

\u2022 Help mill leaders in developing measures and practices that prevent accidents and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

\u2022 Be a key leader who will identify and help implement priorities for the facility that will most positively impact safety performance.

\u2022 Support positive culture change towards an injury-free facility through leadership, increasing employee engagement, effective training and coaching, on-the floor interactions, and commitment to adhering to facility rules.

\u2022 Provides training and information to mill leaders on methods to develop and sustain effective safety.

\u2022 Interface with Corporate Safety team as needed, providing necessary reports, audit follow-ups, etc. in a clear, accurate and timely manner.

\u2022 Positively influence other leaders, employees, and safety teams to help all mill stakeholders create a "100% Safe" culture.

\u2022 Review and modify written procedures, as needed, to assure the safety of all personnel and assuring compliance with all applicable corporate, local, state, and federal regulations.

\u2022 Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations and identify all requirements that apply or may apply to the facility.

\u2022 Participates in mill safety committee activities.

\u2022 Ensures follow-up on accident and near-miss reports, as assigned, including recommended remedial action as part of the investigating team.

\u2022 Serves as the secondary contact for OSHA inspections: own inspection activities, makes corporate notifications and accompanies OSHA inspectors on their tours of the plant.

\u2022 Prepares and publishes safety related information (reports, updates, alerts, etc.) to increase and maintain safety awareness.

\u2022 Prepares statistical data pertaining to injury experience for careful analysis by company leaders to help identify and correct true sources of key mill safety issues.

\u2022 Routinely audits the mill for safe working conditions and procedures; initiates corrective actions where appropriate.

\u2022 Support the implementation of the facility\u2019s annual safety improvement plan and the Smurfit Westrock Safety Excellence System (SES). Develop effective safety communication utilizing various multi-media methods.

What you will need to succeed:

\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Health/Safety (or closely related field) - Required.

\u2022 Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Safety & Health Management (CSHM) - Required.

\u2022 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly desired, but not required.

\u2022 5-10 years of safety professional experience administering health and safety strategies and programs in a manufacturing operation.

\u2022 5+ years of experience collaborating across functions and organizations.- required

\u2022 5+ years of experience of managing projects - preferred

\u2022 5+ years verbal and written communication skills as proven through business application

\u2022 5+ years MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software skills

\u2022 Strong understanding of Human Performance concepts, tools, and deployment strategies highly desired

\u2022 Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulatory programs - required.

\u2022 Process Safety Management experience- Preferred.

\u2022 Chemical Recovery Boiler experience - Preferred.

\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

\u2022 Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

\u2022 Ability to assign priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.

\u2022 Must be able to make effective presentations to a wide range of audiences ranging from hourly employees to senior corporate executives and government agencies.

\u2022 Candidate must exercise independent and group problem-solving skills to establish ways to eliminate hazards in the operations.

\u2022 Must be able to accurately interpret information gathered in accident and incident investigations to make sound recommendations for the prevention of future occurrences.

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.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, 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.