Health and Safety Manager

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role To provide Health, Safety and Environmental advice and guidance to the site to ensure compliance with the health and safety law as required by Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations1999: ISO14001:  Group H&S policies and local H&S policies and procedures  Main Duties & Responsibilities   Promote a culture of Safety First through effective engagement strategy with all colleagues.  Monitor the effectiveness and adherence to the Group H & S Policy.  Create a coherent site Safety Deployment plan in support of the site requirements.  Improve the behavioral safety program to ensure buy in and engagement at all levels  Ensure all safety records are maintained.   Assist departmental/line managers in the investigation of accidents/ incidents   Ensure the provision of accident/ incident / minor accident and near miss statistics on a weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis as directed.  Stop any plant, machinery or activity where there is a danger to a person or persons, or where damage to premises or equipment is foreseeable.   Ensure that the Company's obligations in respect of risk assessment, Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW), control and monitoring of hazardous substances, work equipment and manual-handling  Monitor performance against Environmental Accreditation guidelines and legal requirements  Deliver training in all aspects of Safety, liaising with managers and external trainers on the quality and content of the training to be provided where appropriate.   Carry out periodic safety inspections and safety audits to identify unsafe plant, working conditions and practices.   Report to the management team on the findings of safety inspections and make recommendations for remedying any defects found.   Keep abreast of changing legislation pertinent to the corrugating industry and associated areas.  As budget owner, manage costs to be in line with agreed departmental budgets including planning activities within budget constraints.   Your duties may be expanded, by reasonable request, to meet business need  Communication – Planning  Assist in the development of effective policies and procedures  Promote Company HS&E initiatives and promote a positive culture  Provide competent HS&E advice and information upon request  Liaise with safety representatives and enforcement authorities as required  Assist in the production of reports for the senior management team  Ensure all reportable accidents are communicated to the relevant authorities  Undertake basic safety training and core safety briefs  Arrange and attend monthly safety meetings with senior management and union representatives  Data Responsibilities  Ensure all statistical information is presented in an comprehensible and logical manner   Ensure all data is communicated to the relevant persons meeting target deadlines  Regular Contacts  Internal: All local departments and specifically operations. UK Operations Director and H&S Manager   External: HSE and other regulatory authorities pertaining to health, safety and environmental  Other Requirements  Flexibility to travel as needed for site visits and training  What We Offer Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities 24/7 confidential support for you and your family Flexible working options and family-friendly policies Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer) Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together. Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job