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
As our Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving all aspects of health, safety, and environmental performance across our Dublin manufacturing site. You will act as the site's HSE expert, championing a proactive "Safety First" culture while ensuring compliance with Irish health, safety, and environmental legislation, company standards, and ISO management systems.
Working closely with Operations, Production, Planning, Sales, Finance, and leadership teams, you will drive initiatives that protect our people, minimise environmental impact, and support operational excellence through continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be a visible leader who can influence and engage employees at all levels, ensuring health, safety, and environmental management remains at the heart of daily operations.
The Role
Health & Safety Leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of a proactive "Safety First" culture throughout the site.
- Promote employee engagement and accountability for health and safety through coaching, communication, and leadership.
- Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on all health, safety, and environmental matters.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Irish health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practice.
- Support the achievement of Company and Group Health & Safety objectives and key performance indicators.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate instruction, information, and competency-based training.
- Support waste reduction, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental improvement programmes.
- Manage HSE-related budgets and expenditure where required.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Develop, review, and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, and workplace inspections.
- Ensure effective control measures are implemented and maintained across all operational activities.
- Monitor compliance relating to machine safety, contractor management, hazardous substances, manual handling, PPE, and workplace welfare.
- Maintain legal registers and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and licence obligations.
- Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events.
- Identify root causes and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor trends and communicate learnings across the organisation.
- Monitor key HSE metrics and drive initiatives to achieve continuous improvement.
Auditing, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Manage internal and external HSE audits and support certification to recognised management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 where applicable.
- Analyse HSE performance data and provide regular reports to the Site Leadership Team and Group functions.
- Develop and implement improvement plans to enhance overall HSE performance.
Key Competencies/Qualifications/Requirements
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental role within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, logistics, packaging, or FMCG environment.
- A recognised Health & Safety qualification or relevant industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, audits, and compliance monitoring.
- Experience developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental management systems.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems
- Ability to lead change and drive behavioural safety improvements.
Desirable
- Experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, or another relevant professional body.
- Knowledge of environmental permits, waste management, and sustainability programmes.
- Experience managing HSE software platforms and digital reporting tools.
- Budget management and project management experience.
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
- Onsite GP.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Onsite Parking.
- 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.
