Area Manager Health & Safety Compliance - Environmental Solutions

Area Safety Manager

The Area Safety Manager provides strategic support to an Area in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs and safety objectives, policies, procedures and training programs within the assigned Area.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Coaches and develops a team of professionals to assist in their development and attainment of the necessary skills to lift performance. Monitors staff performance and drives performance improvement initiatives, and ensures that service levels meet or exceed agreed-upon standards.
• Participates in the investigation of serious accidents/injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.
• Ensures that Area loss prevention programs are in place to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety regulations that govern the solid waste industry. Assesses Division and Business Unit loss control program activities efforts to communicate, train and develop critical skills.
• Monitors Division and Business Unit implementation of safety and loss prevention programs, including Focus 6 programs; takes action to redirect activity where performance falls short of targets.
• Ensures that continuous compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations, Federal and State Department of Transportation, and all record-keeping requirements are met throughout all Divisions and Business Units.
• Partners with Human Resources leaders to ensure that safety-sensitive messages are in place and effectively communicated in new hire orientation training programs; collaborates to develop overall effective safety programs; provides ongoing safety training.
• Provides technical expertise and consultation to Area leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety-conscious behaviors.
• Ensures ongoing management of return to duty (modified / light duty) programs. Partners with HR and Division management to minimize time away from work due to work-related injuries and incidents.
• Provides Area leadership with timely accident/injury trending and other compliance reports. Interprets data and makes recommendations where appropriate to address negative trends.
• Participates in division OSHA or DOT compliance inspections as well as audits that may occur.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills across various levels of the organization, external customers, and agencies.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence with minimal direction.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.
• Advanced customer service orientation skills.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other applicable health and safety standards.
• Professional safety certification through a nationally recognized safety organization, such as the National Safety Council or a college degree in Safety Management.
• Successful completion of 40-hour OSHA compliance course.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7 - 10 years of overall relevant work experience
• Experience as a safety professional.
• Valid driver's license.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.