Area Safety & Health Manager – Industrial Operations

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 dynamic and experienced Area Health & Safety Manager to support multiple facilities within an assigned region. This position plays a critical role in driving a strong safety culture by leading the implementation of corporate safety programs, supporting compliance efforts, and partnering with field leadership to improve safety performance. This role requires a hands-on, field-based leader who can influence operations, mentor site safety personnel, and ensure alignment with Reworld’s safety standards. The Area Health & Safety Manager will focus on reducing incidents, strengthening leading indicators, supporting industrial hygiene programs, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Facility and Regional Leadership to support and strengthen a culture of safety and accountability
• Implement and reinforce corporate safety standards, procedures, and programs across assigned facilities
• Conduct routine safety audits and assessments; track findings and drive corrective actions to closure
• Support and coach site safety personnel and operational leaders on safety practices and program execution
• Assist with development and delivery of safety training materials, programs, and communications
• Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring programs and medical surveillance activities
• Participate in outage planning and execution with a focus on high-risk safety activities and field presence
• Support accident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Contribute to OSHA VPP efforts, including certification and recertification activities
• Provide guidance on hazard identification, PPE evaluation, ergonomics, and control measures
• Support contractor safety management and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Track and report safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent industrial experience considered
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of safety and health experience in an industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable standards
• Experience supporting safety programs in operations-heavy environments
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across multiple facilities and teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and senior leadership
• Experience conducting safety audits, assessments, and program evaluations
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, and exposure monitoring
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Willingness to travel and support operations during non-routine hours as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and operational hazards
• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory and fall protection

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

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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