Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager at Republic Services

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste Management, Solid WasteIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional
Valid driver’s license
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

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