Safety Program Manager

Reworld Projects, LLC; Plymouth (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company at the forefront of sustainable waste solutions is seeking a Safety Program Manager to lead their health and safety initiatives. This role involves overseeing regulatory compliance, managing accident investigations, and enhancing employee training programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety excellence and possess strong leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming waste management and achieving carbon-negative outcomes while making a significant impact on the environment and society. If you are passionate about safety and sustainability, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Health & Safety with OSHA knowledge.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility health and safety programs and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and improve safety performance and training.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Accident Investigation

Training & Development

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Sign on bonus eligible!

Reporting to the Facility Manager and the Area or Regional Safety Manager, the Safety Program Manager (SPM) will have a varying range of responsibilities depending on the size and complexity of the plant, number of employees and projects assigned. The SPM role will span strategic, tactical, and transformational safety and health management activities.As the SPM, you will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, training and implementation of Reworld’s safety policies, accident investigation and documentation, OSHA VPP efforts, and management of the other safety program initiatives. In addition to managing the facility’s safety program, the SPM will oversee the employee training program, and assist with the daily execution of the facility safety and health activities.

The Safety Program Manager will also be called upon to contribute to the broader facility management team and provide leadership to process improvement and best practice deployment, demonstrating the right values and behaviors with high emotional intelligence in working with a disbursed stakeholder base, often on critical schedule projects. You may be asked to help mentor or assist other SPMs at other locations or to help develop and implement corporate initiatives.

What you will do:

• Actively lead in the management of the facility’s health and safety programs, processes and policies.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence.
• Monitor regulatory compliance, compliance with Reworld safety program requirements, accident investigation and documentation, OSHA VPP efforts, and safety training.
• Implement, motivate, educate and enforce Reworld’s safety and health policies.
• Manage the safety training program and ensure training is completed on applicable safety bulletins, memos, Safety Alerts, safety and health procedures/programs, etc.
• With facility management, oversee contractor safety and health performance. Ensure contractors are properly trained, use appropriate tools and equipment and protect all employees from injury.
• Continually monitor the performance and effectiveness of the facility safety program and implement adjustments and improvement as needed.
• Manage all aspects of our safety reporting and maintain the facility safety and health records.
• Actively monitor work safety in the field on a very frequent basis. Conduct formal and informal safety reviews and follow-up reporting. When necessary, stop potential unsafe behaviors in the field when observed and coach employees on the proper method. Also provide positive recognition for safe behaviors.
• Work with plant personnel to secure accident scenes when appropriate, ensure the medical treatment of affected employee and/or contract employee, and investigate near miss, first aid,recordable injuries, on site vehicle incidents or incidents related to plant vehicles, and general safety concerns. Assist/Coordinate recommendations for corrective actions and track to completion. Manage accident investigations, root cause analyses, and related reporting.
• Work with plant personnel and contractors to assure fire system inspection, testing, and functionality.
• Primary contact with the plant’s health clinic. Schedule annual physical exams, hearing tests, and/or respirator evaluations.
• Contribute to improvements in lean, Six Sigma and other quantitative and qualitative approaches to drive workplace process improvements.

Position Requirements: Education (Degrees, Certifications, Fields of Study)

Bachelor’s Degree preferred(ideally in a safety and health or science-related area)

3 or more years Health & Safety experience with a working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926, or related state safety and health regulations.

Experience (Industry, Functional):

In addition to Occupational Health and Safety, desired experience to include knowledge of operations and maintenance in an industrial environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The following functional competency levels are required for this position:

Self-directed, action-oriented, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.

Dynamic leader with a record of achieving results individually and through others.

Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to provide constructive feedback in a positive way.

Strong analytical ability, good judgment and strong safety and health/operational focus.

Ability to work cross functionally with peers and other company leaders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, and build consensus.

Organized, team player who is an effective influencer.

Demonstrated ability to lead change in the face of adversity; to challenge the status quo constructively.

Articulate, strong communicator, verbal and written.

Proficiency in using Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb

· Ability to lift/carry 50lbs

· Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces

· Qualify to wear a full-face respirator

· Consistently work in various weather conditions

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

About Us

Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential.

Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America

Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint

Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste

When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.