Hiring: Safety Manager Company: Smurfit Westrock Location: Covington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:19:03 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, pulp and paper, chemical, energy, or similar industrial environments. Required Skills: •If you thrive in a visible leadership role, enjoy partnering with frontline teams, lead a professional safety team, and are passionate about creating safer, more reliable and engaged workplaces, we want to hear from you. •How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock •Lead Safety Strategy & Culture •Develop and execute the mill's health and safety strategy, goals, metrics, and improvement initiatives. •Champion a culture of safety excellence, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. •Lead implementation and sustainability of Smurfit Westrock's Safety Excellence System. •Serve as the site leader for Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and Learning Culture initiatives. •Foster an environment where employees actively identify risks, learn from events and near misses, and continuously improve work systems. Qualifications: •Health and Safety Manager •Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related technical field; equivalent safety leadership experience will be considered. •Minimum 8+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, pulp and paper, chemical, energy, or similar industrial environments. •Demonstrated success leading safety teams and influencing organizational culture. •Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, industrial hygiene principles, and regulatory compliance requirements. •Must be an effective speaker and be able to clearly articulate complex technical and regulatory requirements in simple and understandable terms. •Proven ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization. •A self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently. •Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based data management systems. •Committed to the values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect. Compensation: •$130,125 - $216,875 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!