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Position: Safety Manager Job Code: OPHSP4 + Manager II, Safety Location: Dallas, TX The Opportunity: This role is responsible for the leadership & technical support of all 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. The position has the responsibility to work in concert with Operations and Maintenance leaders to design, modify, recommend, and implement safety and health programs to assure a safe work environment. Support the mill as it accomplishes important tasks by offering practical and compliant solutions for working safely. Lead compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, corporate requirements, and audit processes. Participate in post injury case management and lead the audit preparation and response processes. How you will impact WestRock: Equip managers/supervisors to be able to provide safety training and important safety information to employees. Provide leadership in developing measures and practices that prevent accidents and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Be a key leader who will identify and help implement priorities for the facility that will most positively impact safety performance. Leads culture change towards injury-free facility through leadership, increasing employee engagement, effective training and coaching, on-the floor interactions and rule compliance. Provide effective leadership and guidance in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: machine guarding, lock out/tag out systems, fork lift training, fire systems, hot work procedures, contractor training, mill safety communication, Hazwoper and Hazcom training, confined space program, process safety management, fall protection, asbestos, and other safety related topics. Leads and manages direct reports. Sets priorities and ensures safety department objectives align and support mill safety strategy. Provides training and information to the Senior Management Team members on methods to develop and sustain effective safety. Must be skilled and engaging at delivering effective safety training. Interface with Corporate Safety team and provide necessary reports, audit follow-ups, etc. in a clear, accurate and timely manner. Must possess strong leadership skills, being able to positively influence other leaders, employees, and safety teams to help all mill stakeholders create a