Director of Safety Operations

GreenWaste Recovery • San Jose, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Safety Operations serves as a senior leader and strategic execution partner to the Vice President of Safety, providing technical leadership, operational support, organizational development, management system oversight, and enterprise initiative execution across GreenWaste's Safety function. This position partners closely with Safety leadership and operational teams to strengthen organizational capability, advance Safety culture, develop technical competency, and ensure successful implementation of enterprise Safety priorities, while serving as a key leadership continuity role as the company grows through acquisition and operational expansion.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of occupational safety principles, Cal/OSHA requirements, and safety management system practices within multi-site operational environments.
• Ability to translate safety strategy into practical programs, standards, training, and operational routines that drive consistent execution across locations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate incident trends, identify root causes, verify corrective actions, and use data to support continuous improvement.
• Skilled in influencing, coaching, and developing leaders and employees to strengthen safety culture, accountability, and technical competency.
• Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and support change management in a growing organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive Safety leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Safety management systems in multi-site industrial, transportation, environmental services, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements.
• CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to travel between GreenWaste facilities as needed.
• Proficiency in English, fluency in Spanish a plus

Nice To Haves

• CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of strategic Safety initiatives and enterprise improvement efforts.
• Translate Safety strategy into operational action plans, standards, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving operations, fleet, maintenance, human resources, risk management, and security.
• Support integration of acquired operations into GreenWaste Safety standards and programs.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of Safety management systems.
• Own the ongoing development, maintenance, implementation, and effectiveness of GreenWaste's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), ensuring regulatory compliance while driving integration of IIPP requirements into daily operations, leadership expectations, and employee safety behaviors.
• Improve consistency of Safety program execution across all operating locations.
• Facilitate development of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and operational controls.
• Advance root cause analysis, corrective action verification, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Support implementation of GreenWaste Way standards & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for complex Safety matters.
• Mentor, lead, and develop Safety personnel and operational leaders.
• Support advancement of technical Safety competencies throughout the organization.
• Promote best practices in hazard identification, risk assessment, auditing, and Safety leadership.
• Serve as a trusted leadership partner to the Vice President, Safety.
• Assist with organizational planning, workforce development, succession planning, and talent assessment activities.
• Provide leadership continuity during periods of business growth, acquisition activity, organizational change, or executive absence.
• Assist in evaluating Safety performance trends and operational improvement opportunities.
• Support major incident reviews and corrective action implementation.
• Participate in Safety governance reviews, leadership meetings, and operational planning efforts.

Benefits

• paid time off
• holiday pay
• 401K benefits
• FSA
• full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director