Area Safety Manager

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Reworld is seeking a dedicated and versatile Safety and Health professional with a strong track record of leading safety and health program implementations in an operational environment. We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking candidates with a progressive approach to safety management systems. The Area Safety Manager (ASM) will be a strategic leader with proven success in building relationships and implementing effective safety programs in industrial settings. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a growing company.

YOUR SCOPE:

The Area Safety Manager (ASM) will report to the South Region Director of Health and Safety and play a pivotal role in fostering a world-class safety culture. You will coordinate corporate safety and health standards across multiple facilities in the South Region. As part of the Corporate Safety Department, the ASM will work closely with Area Managers, Facility Managers, and Facility Safety Managers to develop and maintain an annual Safety Improvement Plan, with a focus on reducing accidents, managing industrial hygiene programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with Area Managers, Facility Managers, and Maintenance Manager of Field Services to ensure successful implementation of safety programs.
• Conduct monthly snapshot audits for assigned facilities and assist with resolving any findings.
• Help develop and implement Corporate Safety Procedures and ensure consistent application across regional facilities.
• Monitor and maintain safety program budgets.
• Provide coaching, training, and support for facility safety personnel and other field-based staff.
• Assist with the preparation of training materials, ergonomics evaluations, hazard control, PPE selection, industrial hygiene sampling, medical surveillance testing, and injury case management.
• Participate in outage planning and safety oversight during critical operations.
• Support VPP Star certification and recertification efforts.
• Facilitate or participate in accident investigations and Root Cause Analyses for serious injuries and near misses.
• Stay current with professional growth training in industrial hygiene and safety.
• Conduct research on special safety and health topics or equipment needs as required.

WHO YOU ARE:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CSP or CIH

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years in an industrial safety environment, with strong working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards.
• Experience managing safety for multiple sites.
• Experience with Leading Indicators and providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time with flexibility for night and weekend work.
• A self-directed, action-oriented leader who can effectively communicate and influence in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and work cross-functionally.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with a focus on safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead change constructively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Industrial environment with varying temperatures and potential hazards.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• May require wearing personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, fall protection, safety boots, protective clothing, hearing protection, and gloves.

What Reworld Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment

• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

• 401k - match up to 7%

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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