Safety Supervisor

Rumpke; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Safety Supervisor to oversee daily safety operations across hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer stations in the region. This hands‑on role partners with Operations and site leadership to reduce injuries, enforce policies, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings DOT/OSHA knowledge, field experience, and strong communication. This full‑time position requires flexible hours, safety focus, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste industry is a plus.
• Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits across regional operations.
• Perform yard audits, landfill inspections, shop walkthroughs, and route observations.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and provide corrective coaching.
• Respond to workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and near misses.
• Assist investigations, root cause analysis, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Vehicle knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Field operations

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Windows

AS400

Lotus Notes

Job description

Ironton, OH
1533 CR 1A
Ironton, OH 45638, USA

Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily safety operations across assigned hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer station facilities within the region. This role provides direct field oversight, conducts inspections, reinforces safe work practices, and ensures consistent application of company safety policies. The Safety Supervisor works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and site leadership to reduce injuries, prevent vehicle incidents, and maintain regulatory compliance. This position is highly field-based and hands-on.

Responsibilities of Position:

• 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 and completion of required forms
• 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
• Perform additional duties as needed

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the waste hauling industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of commercial vehicles and equipment
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft applications, AS400, and Lotus Notes applications a plus
• Knowledge of the waste industry and hauling operations
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (physical exertions, including sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing)

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Waste industry experience is a plus
• Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionallylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Frequentlyworking outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequentlyworking in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Rarelystooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Rarelyclimbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to workflexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Relevant field.

General Education Diploma or better.

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