Safety Manager

Recology; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Great benefits

Mentorship culture

4R sustainability

Job summary

Recology, a leader in environmental services, seeks a Region Safety Lead to ensure compliance across multiple operating companies. You will guide and mentor teams, lead safety programs, and coordinate with regional management to uphold safety standards.

In this role you will inspect work areas and equipment, develop training, analyze incidents, and report findings to leadership and external agencies as required. A CSP-certified or CSP-preferring candidate with a strong safety background is ideal.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
• Related experience in the management of an occupational safety program.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all working areas and equipment regularly to identify opportunities for improving the safety of employees and the public.
• Plans, develops, and conducts safety training and award/recognition programs for employees, with particular attention to those in positions of higher risk.
• Maintains and analyzes records of safety activities, accidents, and incidents.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and reports findings to supervisor and to Third Party (claims) Administrator (TPA). Reports to police and other agencies as directed by supervisor and Company policy. Represents Company in hearings, dispositions, and trial as directed.
• Recommends and presses for safety improvements in equipment and working conditions and practices.
• Represents the Company with governmental agencies and other organizations in cooperation with public and employee safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certified Safety Professional CSP certification preferred

Job description

Role

Under the direction of the Region Safety Manager, ensures compliance with safety programs for more than one operating company. Regularly provides guidance and acts as a lead to other employees who are not subordinates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspects all working areas and equipment regularly to identify opportunities for improving the safety of employees and the public.
• Plans, develops, and conducts safety training and award/recognition programs for employees, with particular attention to those in positions of higher risk.
• Maintains and analyzes records of safety activities, accidents, and incidents.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and reports findings to supervisor and to Third Party (claims) Administrator (TPA). Reports to police and other agencies as directed by supervisor and Company policy. Represents Company in hearings, dispositions, and trial as directed.
• Recommends and presses for safety improvements in equipment and working conditions and practices.
• Represents the Company with governmental agencies and other organizations in cooperation with public and employee safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
• Related experience in the management of an occupational safety program.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.