Area Safety & Health Manager - Industrial Operations

About the role

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! Reworld is seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Health & Safety Manager to support multiple facilities within an assigned region. This position plays a critical role in driving a strong safety culture by leading the implementation of corporate safety programs, supporting compliance efforts, and partnering with field leadership to improve safety performance. This role requires a hands-on, field-based leader who can influence operations, mentor site safety personnel, and ensure alignment with Reworld's safety standards. The Area Health & Safety Manager will focus on reducing incidents, strengthening leading indicators, supporting industrial hygiene programs, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Facility and Regional Leadership to support and strengthen a culture of safety and accountability
• Implement and reinforce corporate safety standards, procedures, and programs across assigned facilities
• Conduct routine safety audits and assessments; track findings and drive corrective actions to closure
• Support and coach site safety personnel and operational leaders on safety practices and program execution
• Assist with development and delivery of safety training materials, programs, and communications
• Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring programs and medical surveillance activities
• Participate in outage planning and execution with a focus on high-risk safety activities and field presence
• Support accident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Contribute to OSHA VPP efforts, including certification and recertification activities
• Provide guidance on hazard identification, PPE evaluation, ergonomics, and control measures
• Support contractor safety management and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Track and report safety performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent industrial experience considered
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) Preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of safety and health experience in an industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable standards
• Experience supporting safety programs in operations-heavy environments
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across multiple facilities and teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and senior leadership
• Experience conducting safety audits, assessments, and program evaluations
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, and exposure monitoring
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Willingness to travel and support operations during non-routine hours as needed
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and operational hazards
• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory and fall protection
• What We Offer You
• In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.
• Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.
• For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.
• All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering resul

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