Safety Manager

Casella Waste Systems•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Safety Manager coordinates with Operations and Maintenance to implement and continuously improve proactive safety programs and training, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies across the Buffalo-Rochester Market Area in the Western Region. The role serves as a safety resource for local, regional, and corporate employees and managers; conducts inspections and audits; coordinates and presents safety training; and supports managers and supervisors with accident and injury investigations. The Safety Manager prepares and files injury and incident reports, tracks claims, collaborates with an adjuster on accident claims, maintains regulatory documentation, performs job safety analysis, and ensures adherence to accident prevention programs and safety regulations across all company locations. The role also develops an annual personal growth program with the Regional Safety Manager and participates in learning opportunities and other duties that support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.

Requirements

Associate degree.
5–7 years of safety management experience, with a focus on OSHA and FMCSA regulations.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to travel regionally and nationally occasionally for extended periods.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing.
Physical ability to handle objects weighing 50–75 pounds frequently, walk, stand, climb, and work under varied weather conditions.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop and implement safe workplace practices and train employees in them.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Online research skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Self-directed, customer-focused, proactive, and committed to safety; able to motivate others and balance the larger picture with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience or interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a safety resource to local, regional, and corporate employees and managers.
Perform internal inspections and audits, and report results to the management team.
Coordinate and present safety training for Casella personnel at all levels.
Investigate accidents and injuries and assist local managers and supervisors with investigations.
Prepare and file injury and incident reports, and track claims to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Collaborate with an adjuster to manage and close accident claims properly.
Maintain regulatory documentation and perform job safety analysis.
Develop an annual personal growth program in conjunction with the Regional Safety Manager.
Ensure adherence to accident prevention programs and safety regulations at all Casella locations.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services.
Perform other duties needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.