Safety Supervisor

Rumpke Careers•Lima, OH

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor supports daily safety operations across assigned hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer station facilities within the region. This highly field-based, hands-on role provides direct field oversight, conducts inspections, reinforces safe work practices, and ensures consistent application of company safety policies. The Safety Supervisor works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and site leadership to reduce injuries, prevent vehicle incidents, and maintain regulatory compliance. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the waste hauling industry.
Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of commercial vehicles and equipment.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, including sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing.
Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required.
At least 5 years of experience keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment.
At least 5 years of experience reading and interpreting federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Strong background dealing with people under difficult circumstances.
Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
Strong investigative and documentation skills.
Ability to influence frontline employees and supervisors.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak the English language.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.
Computer skills and working knowledge of Windows applications; knowledge of Microsoft applications, AS400, and Lotus Notes applications is a plus.
Knowledge of the waste industry and hauling operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular site visits across regional operations.
Perform yard audits, landfill inspections, shop walkthroughs, and route observations.
Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and provide immediate corrective coaching.
Respond to workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and near misses.
Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and documentation.
Ensure timely reporting and completion of required forms.
Follow up to confirm corrective actions are implemented.
Monitor high-risk driving behaviors and assist with coaching sessions.
Support accountability efforts in alignment with company discipline policy.
Assist in maintaining OSHA logs and safety documentation.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and company policies.
Prepare sites for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
Verify completion of required safety training.
Perform additional duties as needed.