Area Safety Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

 

The Area Safety Manager holds a multi-discipline responsibility for leading the implementation of all safety initiatives for the respective areas. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and local, state, and federal safety regulations  while fostering a culture of safety among all employees.  In addition, this position works closely with region teams to minimize risk as well as direct and monitor safety initiatives.  

 

Responsibilities of Position:

• Partner with Senior Corporate Safety Manager to develop safety initiatives to improve safety across the business
• Implement, direct, and monitor safety initiatives to promote and create a safe working environment
• Direct and facilitate accident investigative process, root cause analysis & follow up for motor vehicle and industrial situations and oversee closure of corrective actions
• Plan and administer departmental budget and maintain cost-effectiveness
• Conduct ongoing health & safety inspections of facilities, operations, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance of Corporate Safety, environmental, fire, and governmental (DOT, OSHA, local agencies) policies and regulations.
• Develop and interact daily with Sub-contracted employees and services to ensure DOT compliance.
• Work with the Senior Corporate Safety Manager to develop and implement safety standards operating guidelines, safety programs, and awareness
• Supervise subordinate safety personnel; supervisory duties include but are not limited to instructing; assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee promotions, transfers, and discipline, and recommending discharge
• Review the work of the safety team for effectiveness; evaluate and make recommendations as appropriate; offer training, advice, and assistance as needed In order to hold them accountable
• Prepare, receive, review, and/or process various records and reports including incident and accident reports, fire reports, inspection reports, inspection/safety guidelines, health and sanitation reports, manifest reports, logs, various reports required by regulatory agencies, safety data sheets, etc.
• Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, management staff and employees, subordinates, corporate personnel, guests, vendors, emergency response personnel, law enforcement personnel, insurance representatives, auditors, inspectors, various government agencies, hospital/health care personnel, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas
• Promote safety culture through positive reinforcement, coaching, and leading by example
• Participate in safety committees and cross-functional teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 1-5 employees
• This position will oversee and direct other managers

 

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent leadership verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong background in dealing with people under difficult circumstances
• OSHA/industrial safety background is required.  Successful applicant must be able to furnish documented experience in the above areas as well as references/certificates
• Excellent computer skills in a network environment; proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications proven track record of successful project and personnel management as well as leading teams to meet/exceed goals