BU Safety Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Wilsonville
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader
in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with
the most complete set of products and services, including
recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field
services.--Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity
and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to
partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2023,
Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted
EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate
more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer
stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and
landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection,
recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business,
and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve.
By combining local operational management with standardized
business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across
the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at
the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including
small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a
partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage
their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic
Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations
and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000
team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters,
but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and
communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our
customers' expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible:--We take action to improve our
environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered:--We respect the dignity and unique potential of
every person.We are proud of our high employee engagement score of
86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice
counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million
people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation
and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the
specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on
building sustainable neighborhoods. ----STRATEGYRepublic Services'
strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through
acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably
manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North
American footprint of vertically integrated assets. --We focus on
three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our
customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and
sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach,
strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our
business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we
collect additional material to bolster our circularity
capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive
additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing
recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to
expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North
America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13
million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per
day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at
scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In
addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better
meet our customers' specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur
comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers
safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding
both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong
growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation,
an increasing customer need.--SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic's
recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization
demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a
platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the
nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. This
innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling
centers, producing recycled materials that promote true
bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint
venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further
process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the
growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network
of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North
America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As
demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill
gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our
portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
- Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies
- Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
- Great Place to Work
- Sustainability Yearbook S&P GlobalPOSITION SUMMARY: 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:
- 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:
- Effective interpersonal communication skills across various
levels of the organization, external customers, and agencies.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence with minimal
direction.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
skills.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage
multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment,
maintaining attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation skills.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicable health and safety
standards.
- A professional safety certification through a nationally
recognized safety organization, such as the National Safety Council
or a college degree in Safety Management.
- Successful completion of 40-hour OSHA compliance course.MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.
- Valid driver's license.Rewarding Compensation and
BenefitsEligible 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.--- Retirement plan
with a generous company match.--- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(ESPP).The statements used herein are intended to describe the
general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee
in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by
an incumbent so classified.-- Furthermore, they do not establish a
contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion
of the Company.EEO STATEMENT: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.
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