Vice President, Safety

Recycled Materials Association (ReMA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401k contribution

Professional development support

Job summary

ReMA is seeking a Vice President, Safety to lead the organization’s safety vision and programs. The role directs safety staff, develops tools and trainings, and partners with members and OSHA to advance industry safety.

You will shape initiatives, and ensure consistent safety messaging across chapters and sectors. The successful candidate will bring seven+ years in safety leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to mentor teams and manage high-impact programs in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum seven years of safety leadership experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication with public speaking ability.
• Ability to develop and implement safety programs and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Safety staff and set department goals.
• Direct development of tools, programs, and training for safer workplaces.
• Serve as the safety voice for the association and liaise with OSHA.
• Identify and implement safety programs and best practices for operations.
• Collaborate with members to standardize safety workflows and communications.
• Coordinate with accreditation bodies and auditors as needed.
• Ensure consistency of safety messaging across sectors and regions.
• Deliver safety guidance through virtual platforms, seminars, and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Office 365

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The Vice President, Safety (VPS) is responsible for establishing the vision and developing all of ReMA’s safety programming efforts.

This role will provide industry leadership and strategic direction for ReMA’s safety programs. The VPS will coordinate with volunteer leadership and staff to develop the needed tools, initiatives, programs, and training to assist members in developing their workforce and safer workplaces.

As the voice of the association on safety, the VPS ensures that ReMA’s safety message is conveyed to members and others and works with OSHA to elevate the industry’s efforts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Provides mentoring and leadership to Safety staff and sets the tone and the pace for the department’s performance.
• Provides staff with clear direction and communicates strategies to allow them to develop the necessary tools and programs in their various areas of expertise.
• Identifies, designs and implements safety programs and other training that provides members with tools to implement safe work practices and procedures in their operations.
• Coordinates with the membership to identify and develop industry Best Safe Practices for operations in coordination with the ReMA’s Safe Operations Committee.
• Collaborates with ReMA members to identify best practice workflows; uses technology to improve communication, reduce redundancies and minimize errors.
• Ensures alignment of Association accreditations with ANAB, manages relationships with certifying bodies and supports the recruitment and training of accreditation auditors and implementation consultants.
• Coordinates with the members of ReMA’s Circle of Safety Excellence to incorporate the value of program enhancements and shares best practices from a safety leadership perspective.
• Ensures consistency in delivery of service and messaging across all commodity sectors and geographic chapters.
• Provides technical safety and health guidance to the membership across virtual platforms, training materials, presentations, seminars and other outreach activities that assist them in developing their own safety tools and programs.
• Interacts with OSHA and other governmental agencies as needed.

The statements above are intended to describe the general scope and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. ReMA reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Working Conditions

• Salary range for this position is between $160k - $180k.
• Travel (up to 35%) and public speaking will be required. General office work environment.
• ReMA offers an exceptional benefits package including eighty percent employer paid employee insurance, generous 401k contribution and professional development assistance.

Preferred Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, minimum of seven years of Safety experience, as well as experience mentoring, managing, and leading people.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to speak in public and present in front of large audiences.
• Ability to meet deadlines while demonstrating professionalism under pressure.
• Thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle concurrent projects from conception to completion.
• Must have exceptional skills in editing documents, memos, and spreadsheets; experience using Office 365 and other office computer systems is desired.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

The Recycled Materials Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.