EHS Manager: Safety, Compliance & Training Advocate

Republic Services, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a BU Safety Manager to help develop and implement loss prevention programs and safety training across multiple business units.

You will ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations and support leadership with safety initiatives. The role emphasizes incident investigations, return-to-work programs, and collaboration with HR to minimize time away from work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of 40-hour OSHA compliance course.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Safety certification

Bachelor's in Safety Management

40-hour OSHA training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management

Professional safety certification

40-hour OSHA training

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a BU Safety Manager to help develop and implement loss prevention programs and safety training across multiple business units.

You will ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations and support leadership with safety initiatives. The role emphasizes incident investigations, return-to-work programs, and collaboration with HR to minimize time away from work.