Facility Safety Program Manager

About Us

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve carbon-negative outcomes. We partner with businesses to offer cutting-edge engineering and solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover value from waste streams, helping them meet or exceed sustainability goals. Our ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships differentiates us, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the Role

The H&S Manager will direct and support all facets of Health and Safety for the 5 Houston Area facilities. This includes workforce development, safety training, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The role involves identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazardous conditions to prevent injury, property damage, or negative environmental impact using safety standards, best management practices, and analytical techniques. The position requires regular on-site presence, with occasional after-hours and weekend emergency calls to address safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date on reporting requirements of various regulatory agencies and report to agencies including OSHA and state/local entities.
• Implement, motivate, educate, and enforce Reworld safety and health policies.
• Maintain compliance with Maritime Security regulations.
• Update procedures and documents related to H&S and provide training for affected personnel.
• Develop specialized training programs and procedures to communicate hazard control information.
• Create Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for non-routine tasks and establish PPE requirements.
• Educate, motivate, and train personnel in good housekeeping practices and safe work procedures.
• Ensure training and/or certification of personnel (First Aid, CPR, respirator fit testing, Forklift Operator, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, etc.).
• Perform analyses and institute safe work procedures.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain all site-required documentation (accident reports, inspection reports, training logs, agency notifications).
• Maintain site posting boards, crew posting binders, and crew management equipment.
• Conduct accident investigations and facilitate the return-to-work program.
• Manage daily activities regarding injury management and workers' compensation issues.
• Maintain records as required by policy and regulation.
• Schedule and manage employee medical surveillance and industrial hygiene activities.
• Facilitate effective communication between all levels of plant personnel.
• Manage annual audit and inspection procedures and meet with compliance audit personnel.
• Maintain and input H&S data into reporting software (Ideagen, ISN Networld, GPI Learn Plus).
• Manage insurance claims reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of Hazardous Waste regulations (40 and 49 CFR) and applicable environmental regulations.
• Assist with environmental compliance programs (hazardous waste, air permitting, water pollution control).
• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of H&S management experience in a manufacturing environment as a leader.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926, or related state safety and health regulations.
• Working knowledge of Title 33 Maritime Security regulations.
• Bachelor's degree, ideally in safety and health or a science-related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (training, presentations, report writing).
• Skilled in standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within health, safety, environmental, and DOT fields.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize under minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with all levels of management, employees, and outside personnel.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to move drums and other containers within OSHA limits.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to don and wear a negative-pressure respirator (OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134).
• Ability to regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Ability to climb ladders and structures.
• Ability to tolerate heights, high temperatures, and outdoor working conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) plan with up to 7% company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.

Pay

The pay range for this role in the primary posting location is $79,300.00 - $105,600.00 USD per annum. The final salary will be determined based on experience, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, travel requirements, and/or union contracts (if applicable).