Plant & Facility Safety Manager

Pellitteri Waste Systems Inc • Fitchburg, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pellitteri Waste Systems is seeking an experienced Plant & Facility Safety Manager to lead safety and compliance initiatives across our recycling, transfer, maintenance, and waste facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional who is passionate about protecting employees, improving operations, and building a strong culture of safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of safety management experience in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, waste, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging employee safety training.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Valid WI driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across multiple facilities.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace hazard assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee safety orientation and ongoing training programs.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Manage programs including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fall Protection, Forklift and Heavy Equipment Safety, Hot Work & Welding Safety, Hazard Communication, Fire Prevention and Emergency Response, PPE Compliance.
• Maintain emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Maintain required safety documentation, permits, and records.
• Track safety metrics, training completion, and corrective actions.
• Partner with facility leadership to continuously improve workplace safety.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with a generous employer match
• Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance policy

What This Job Offers

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