BU Safety Manager - ES

Republic Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a BU Safety Manager to support multiple business units across an area, developing and implementing loss prevention programs, safety objectives, policies, procedures and training.

You will provide technical expertise to BU leadership, ensure OSHA/DOT compliance, monitor program implementation, support return-to-work processes, investigate incidents, and assist in safety audits, with a strong emphasis on practical, proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• A professional safety certification through a nationally recognized safety organization.
• Successful completion of 40-hour OSHA compliance course.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and consultation to BU leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations across divisions and units.
• Monitors program implementation, investigates serious accidents, and supports audits.
• Supports return-to-work programs and coordinates with HR to minimize time away from work.
• Participates in safety meetings and prepares training materials.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Organizational skills

Customer service

Knowledge of DOT/OSHA

Safety certification

Education

College degree in Safety Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

**POSITION SUMMARY:** The BU Safety Manager provides support to multiple BUs in an Area to assist in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs and safety objectives, policies, procedures and training programs.**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Provides technical expertise and consultation to BU leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.* Ensures that BU 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 continued compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations throughout assigned Divisions and Business Units.* Ensures continued compliance with Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations throughout assigned Divisions and Business Units; ensures recordkeeping requirements are met.* 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 investigation of serious accidents / injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.* Participates in division OSHA or DOT compliance inspections as well as audits that may occur.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.**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.* Strong customer service orientation skills.* Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.* 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 40-hour OSHA compliance course.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.* Valid driver’s license.**Pay Range:**The pay range for this position is $104,800.00 to $144,100.00\\* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.**Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):**Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 15% Annual**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. • 401(k) 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.*