Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Bu Safety Manager

The BU Safety Manager provides support to multiple BUs in an Area to assist in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs and safety objectives, policies, procedures and training programs. Principal responsibilities include :

Principal Responsibilities :

• Provides technical expertise and consultation to BU leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.
• Ensures that BU loss prevention programs are in place to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety regulations that govern the solid waste industry. Assesses Division and Business Unit loss control program activities efforts to communicate, train and develop critical skills.
• Monitors Division and Business Unit implementation of safety and loss prevention programs, including Focus 6 programs; takes action to redirect activity where performance falls short of targets.
• Ensures continued compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations throughout assigned Divisions and Business Units.
• Ensures continued compliance with Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations throughout assigned Divisions and Business Units; ensures recordkeeping requirements are met.
• Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource in the preparation of training materials. Supports monthly employee safety meetings by ensuring that leadership promotes and consistently relays the organization's values and beliefs regarding a safe working environment.
• Ensures ongoing management of return to duty (modified / light duty) programs. Partners with HR and Division management to minimize time away from work due to work related injuries and incidents.
• Participates in investigation of serious accidents / injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.
• Participates in division OSHA or DOT compliance inspections as well as audits that may occur.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits :

Eligible employees can elect to participate in : Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.