Field Safety Supervisor – Waste & Recycling Operations

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Safety Supervisor to support daily safety operations across regional hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer facilities. This hands-on role provides field oversight, conducts inspections, coaches on safe practices, and ensures OSHA/DOT compliance.

You will work with Operations and site leadership to reduce injuries and maintain regulatory reporting. Responsibilities include investigations, root-cause analysis, documenting and reporting, coaching on high-risk

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong investigative and documentation skills.
• Ability to influence frontline employees and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

DOT regulations

OSHA compliance

Safety investigations

Communication

Documentation

Team influence

Education

High School

General Education Diploma

Bachelor's in Related Field

Tools

Windows

AS400

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Safety Supervisor to support daily safety operations across regional hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer facilities. This hands-on role provides field oversight, conducts inspections, coaches on safe practices, and ensures OSHA/DOT compliance.

You will work with Operations and site leadership to reduce injuries and maintain regulatory reporting. Responsibilities include investigations, root-cause analysis, documenting and reporting, coaching on high-risk