Safety Manager

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.•Tonawanda, NY

12d•$92,700 - $121,700

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 hiring range is $92,700 to $121,700 per year. The successful candidate will serve as a safety resource for local, regional, and corporate employees and managers; conduct inspections and audits; coordinate and present safety training; investigate accidents and injuries; maintain incident documentation and claims; and help ensure adherence to accident prevention programs and safety regulations across company locations. The role also includes maintaining regulatory documentation, performing job safety analyses, and developing an annual personal growth program with the Regional Safety Manager.

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.
Ability to handle objects weighing 50–75 lbs. frequently, walk, stand, and climb, and work in varied weather conditions.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop, implement, and train employees in safe workplace practices.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and online research skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Self-directed and customer-focused, proactive, committed to safety, able to motivate others, and able to balance big-picture awareness with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Act 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.
Maintain regulatory documentation and perform job safety analyses.
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 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.