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Regional Safety Manager

Reworld Waste · Westbury, NY · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of safety and health programs across multiple operating facilities. Partnering closely with facility leadership, this position plays a critical role in strengthening Reworld’s safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving measurable improvements in safety performance across the East Region.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of corporate safety and health programs across multiple facilities
  • Directly support, coach, and influence Facility Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators across the region
  • Partner with facility leadership and maintenance teams to drive a strong, proactive safety culture
  • Conduct site audits, including quarterly safety assessments, and ensure corrective actions are effectively tracked and closed
  • Lead or participate in incident investigations, including OSHA-recordable events and near misses, utilizing root cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards
  • Support outage planning and execution, including oversight of high-risk, safety-critical work activities
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of corporate safety procedures and programs
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in industrial hygiene, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation
  • Drive the adoption of leading indicators and proactive safety initiatives
  • Promote continuous improvement and accountability across all sites

Qualifications

  • Minimum of four (4) years of regional or multi-site leadership experience directly managing facility-level Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence safety performance across geographically dispersed teams and multiple facilities
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial safety and health within a manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial environment
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards
  • Proven leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and driving accountability across all levels of an organization
  • Experience supporting multiple facilities in a regional, corporate, or multi-site capacity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Professional certification, such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent, is strongly preferred
  • Strong experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
  • Solid understanding of industrial hygiene principles, monitoring programs, and exposure controls
  • Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an operational mindset
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey critical information clearly, including in high-pressure situations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Results-driven approach
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Leadership skills
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Project management
  • Communication skills
  • Technical knowledge (OSHA regulations, ANSI, NFPA, NIOSH)

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage
  • FSA and HSA options
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Industry-leading 401(k) plan with a company match
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance

Pay

The range for this role is $105,730.00 - $157,309.00 USD annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on factors including experience, education, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

Schedule

Ability to travel up to approximately 70% across assigned regional sites

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights
  • Ability to work in confined spaces as required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and fall protection

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