Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Job detail

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) est un chef de file mondial en matière de solutions durables pour le papier et d’emballage. Nous sommes des spécialistes des matériaux, des concepteurs d’emballages, des ingénieurs en mécanique et des experts en fabrication qui partagent le même but : Innover avec audace. Emballer de façon durable. Guidés par nos valeurs d’intégrité, de respect, de responsabilité et d’excellence, nous utilisons la science et la technologie de pointe pour faire progresser l’emballage à base de fibres.

Opportunity:
  This position provides comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety direction and guidance to support Plant Management on all aspects in this area.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Work closely with plant management and local safety personnel to address Environmental, Health & Safety issues and drive successful implementation of Corporate Health & Safety programs
• Establish Environmental, Health & Safety objectives and goals for the plant and departments ensuring they are consistent with Corporate Strategies and objectives
• Conduct on-site Health & Safety audits/ inspections to assure compliance with Corporate Health & Safety policies, programs, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure plant is complaint with State and Federal Safety Regulations (OSHA/ Cal OSHA, DOT etc.) and formulates recommendations for implementing best practices
• Evaluate the organization’s procedures, facilities and equipment - identify, analyze and control of occupational hazards via risk assessments
• Proactively manage and deliver employee Health & Safety training for existing and new employees (safety orientation program)
• Educate Management on Health & Safety best practices
• Manage, research and recommend safety programs, policies and systems
• Establish a series of effective Health & Safety KPI’s for the plant and provide monthly reports to Management
• Manage Workers Compensation claims, working on recommendations for claim settlements, medical treatments and strategies (reducing company exposure/costs)
• Carry out near miss and accident investigation in timely fashion; Identify root cause of accidents and implement corrective actions/measures.
• Report accidents in timely basis within the Company, Workers Compensation Insurance carrier and regulatory agencies
• Communicates and celebrates success to maintain and foster Company’s commitment towards Health & Safety
• Maintain membership and continuous development in applicable Health & Safety associations, being informed on new trends, legal requirements and developments
• Visit the work area frequently to ensure compliance, and discusses safety issues with team.  Explains to team that safety excellence is expected and is a requirement of employment.  Encourages the team to report incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

 

What you need to succeed:

• 5+ years progressive Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related area, preferred 
• Certified Safety Professional preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
• Computer proficiency - Excel, Power Point and Word
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently in English
• Must be able to travel on short notice 75%

Smurfit Westrock est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous efforçons de créer et de maintenir une main-d'œuvre diversifiée où chacun se sent valorisé, respecté et inclus. Smurfit Westrock ne fait aucune discrimination sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du sexe, de l'âge, du handicap, du statut d'ancien combattant, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre ou de toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.