Associate Safety Manager (Recyling/Waste facility)

The Associate Safety Manager is responsible for leadership, team development and all aspects of developing and implementing health and safety plans, enforcing policies, and evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal regulations. This position will also conduct training sessions, investigate incidents, assist in leading site execution of the corporate/segment safety strategy and provide recommendations for improvement ensuring clear, tactful, concise communication flows upwards and downwards throughout the organization with a primary focus on hazardous and waste materials management. Supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the planning, implementing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive safety & health programs in conformance with plant rules, safety standards and company policies; conducting safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, identify corrective action, and implement follow-up assessments.
• Collaborates with GAR management during internal and external audits and inspections of the workplace to ensure teammates are safe in their operations and surrounding environment; prepares notices for management to issue for the abatement of any identified hazards.
• Effectively communicates to convey ideas and information to others while providing coaching, teaching, and mentoring to teammates / visitors / contractors through regular, visible, on-site presence.
• Serves as the primary contact for site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management; responsible for administration of first aid for minor injuries and transportation of teammates requiring emergency / non-emergency medical treatment.
• Records all incident / near miss reports timely, in a complete and accurate manner, in the Safety Management System (SMS); Manages workers’ compensation claims, overseeing documentation processes and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Leads and maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, investigations, and related correspondence and properly post and report claims for injuries and illnesses in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Supports the development, implementation, and updates site-specific emergency response plans as necessary. Coordinates site-specific activities for contractor safety management program supporting efforts to ensure contractors adhere to safety procedures and policies while working on site.
• Develops and implements comprehensive safety programs specific to hazardous waste materials management.
• Develops, reviews, and implements safety policies and procedures tailored to hazardous waste material handling, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including EPA, OSHA, and DOT.
• Analyzes safety data to identify trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for improvement. Maintains and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety and compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and provides regular communication to site leadership on safety performance metrics.
• Conduct regular site visits (up to 25% travel) to perform safety audits, risk assessments, and provide on-site support for safety program implementation.
• Administers safety recognition systems to promote safe and healthy work performance by all teammates.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, health & safety management, environmental science, industrial hygiene or closely related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles and regulatory compliance requirements evident through currently holding or previously held (with ability to regain) certifications in First Aid, CPR, DOT, EPA, HAZWOPER, OSHA and MSHA Part 48/46, and RCRA.
• High level of integrity and commitment to comply with all applicable federal / state / industry compliance, record keeping, regulations and standards.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification – preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in occupational safety with hazardous materials exposure - preferred
• Experience in cement manufacturing, industrial waste recycling, or similar industries - preferred