Safety Supervisor

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 Safety Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily safety operations across assigned hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer station facilities within the region. This role provides direct field oversight, conducts inspections, reinforces safe work practices, and ensures consistent application of company safety policies. The Safety Supervisor works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and site leadership to reduce injuries, prevent vehicle incidents, and maintain regulatory compliance. This position is highly field-based and hands-on.

 

Responsibilities of Position:

• Conduct regular site visits across regional operations
• Perform yard audits, landfill inspections, shop walkthroughs, and route observations
• Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; provide immediate corrective coaching
• Respond to workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and near misses
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and documentation. Ensure timely reporting and completion of required forms
• Follow up to confirm corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor high-risk driving behaviors and assist with coaching sessions
• Support accountability efforts in alignment with company discipline policy
• Assist in maintaining OSHA logs and safety documentation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and company policies
• Prepare sites for internal audits and regulatory inspections
• Verify completion of required safety training
• Perform additional duties as needed

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

 

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the waste hauling industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of commercial vehicles and equipment
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft applications, AS400, and Lotus Notes applications a plus
• Knowledge of the waste industry and hauling operations
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (physical exertions, including sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing)

 

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Waste industry experience is a plus 
• Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required
• 5+ years experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment 
• 5+ years experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local Safety regulations
• Must have a strong background in dealing with people under difficult circumstances
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Strong investigative and documentation skills
• Ability to influence frontline employees and supervisors

 

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matte