Area Manager Safety

Republic Services; Devon (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Health care and dependent care FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

EAP

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States is seeking an Area Safety Manager to develop and implement loss prevention programs, safety objectives, policies, and training within the assigned Area. The role provides technical expertise to Area leadership and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations across divisions and business units.

The position requires professional safety certification, OSHA training, strong communication and reporting skills, and knowledge of DOT/OSHA

Qualifications

• Professional safety certification required.
• Completion of a 40-hour OSHA compliance course.
• Effective interpersonal communication across organizational levels and agencies.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence with minimal direction.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement loss prevention programs and safety training for the Area.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations across divisions.
• Monitor safety program implementation and redirect underperforming activities.
• Support HR in communicating safety messages and training in orientation.
• Provide safety training materials and lead monthly safety meetings.
• Manage return-to-work and disability programs to minimize time away from work.
• Investigate serious accidents and monitor investigations of minor incidents.
• Provide area leadership with accident/injury trends and compliance reports.
• Participate in OSHA/DOT inspections and audits.

Skills

Safety Certification

OSHA 40-hour course

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office

Organization

Customer service

Regulatory knowledge (DOT/OSHA)

Education

Safety Management degree

Job description

Position Summary

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

• Provides technical expertise and consultation to Area leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.
• 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 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 continued compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations throughout all Divisions and Business Units.
• Ensures continued compliance is maintained with Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations throughout all Divisions and Business Units and that record‑keeping requirements are met.
• 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 and provides ongoing safety training.
• Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource in the preparation of training materials. Supports monthly employee safety meetings by ensuring that leadership promotes and consistently relays the organization’s values and beliefs regarding a safe working environment.
• 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.
• Participates in the investigation of serious accidents/injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• A 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 a 40‑hour OSHA compliance course.
• 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.
• Strong customer service orientation skills.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.
• Valid driver’s license.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• 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).
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

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 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.