Region Safety Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Region Safety Manager (RSM) is responsible for leading, implementing, and sustaining safety programs across assigned hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer station operations within the region. This role ensures regulatory compliance, reduces risk, drives accountability, and promotes a proactive safety culture aligned with company standards and federal, state, and local regulations. The RSM partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Corporate Safety to reduce injuries, vehicle incidents, and equipment-related hazards while developing strong front-line safety leadership.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Manage the day-to-day safety operations of the region/location and provide leadership and support to managers in ensuring safety standards are met
• Develop, implement, direct, and monitor safety initiatives to promote and create a safe working environment
• Uncover and promote growth and continuous improvement opportunities to safety
• Direct and facilitate accident investigation process, root cause analysis & follow-up for motor vehicle and industrial situations and oversee closure of corrective actions
• Plan and administer departmental budget and maintain cost effectiveness
• Conduct ongoing health & safety inspections of facilities, operations, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance of Corporate Safety, environmental, and governmental (DOT, OSHA, local agencies) policies and regulations
• Maintain a close working relationship with Human Resources and Worker's Compensation administration
• Interact daily with sub-contracted employees and services to ensure DOT compliance where applicable
• Work cross-functionally to develop safety programs and awareness
• Analyze data trends to create action plans for region
• Lead and conduct thorough incident investigations, provide coaching, training, and technical support to facility safety personnel and field-based employees
• Review trends create strategic plans for improvement
• Provide leadership and exhibit professional conduct and open communication with internal and external customers
• Formulate short- and long-term goals and region action plans with the Area Safety Manager and the Regional Vice President
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections, inquiries, and reporting
• Prepare and present reports as necessary
• Ensure compliance with ELDT, Smith System, defensive driving, and required training
• Manage and mentor a team of site-level safety professionals, providing guidance, professional development, and performance management
• This role requires a safety professional with a passion for health and safety excellence, continuous improvement, and building strong relationships across multiple sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 1-10 employees
• This position will not oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to travel frequently within assigned region
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications; Power BI is a plus
• Proven track record of successful project and personnel management as well as leading teams to meet/exceed goals
• Must possess strong planning/organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of the waste industry and hauling operations is preferred

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Waste industry experience is a plus
• Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required
• 5+ years experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment
• 5+ years experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local Safety regulations
• Must have a strong background in dealing with people under difficult circumstances
• OSHA 500 Certification required
• OSHA 30 hour
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or Business (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, DOT/FMCSA regulations, Workers Compensation processes

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Rarely climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.