Safety Manager
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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 Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire markets, acting as a safety resource and supporting employee growth and safety culture.
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Position Summary
The Safety Manager is responsible for coordinating efforts with Operations and Maintenance to implement and continuously improve proactive safety programs and training ensuring compliance of all federal, state and company policies across our Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire market.
Hiring Range:$92,700 to $121,700per year
Key Responsibilities
- Acts as a safety resource to market employees, site managers and supervisors as well as regional managers.
- Performs internal inspections, paperwork and facility, and reports results to the management team with a plan to follow up on each action item.
- Coordinates with Operations and Maintenance safety training for all Casella personnel at all levels within the market.
- Responds, investigates and assists the market’s managers and supervisors with accidents and injuries i.e. ensures an effective incident management program.
- Participates in site safety meetings, truck inspections, employee recognition celebrations and similar site events with Operations and Maintenance teams.
- Develops and maintains job safety assessments with Operations and Maintenance identifying at risk behaviors and conditions.
- Develops an annual personal growth program in conjunction with the Regional Safety Manager.
- Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Performs internal inspections, paperwork and facility, and reports results to the management team with a plan to follow up on each action item.Coordinates with Operations and Maintenance safety training for all Casella personnel at all levels within the market.Responds, investigates and assists the market’s managers and supervisors with accidents and injuries i.e. ensures an effective incident management program.Participates in site safety meetings, truck inspections, employee recognition celebrations and similar site events with Operations and Maintenance teams.Develops and maintains job safety assessments with Operations and Maintenance identifying at risk behaviors and conditions.Develops an annual personal growth program in conjunction with the Regional Safety Manager.Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an Associate degree, 5-7 years of safety management experience with a focus on OSHA and FMCSA regulations, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and be legally eligible to work in the US. An ability to travel regionally and nationally occasionally for extended periods of time is needed. A bachelor’s degree and experience or interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field is preferred. An ability to pass pre-employment testing is necessary. The physical ability to handle objects 50-75 lbs. frequently, walk, stand, climb and work under many different weather conditions are needed.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, an ability to develop, implement and train employees in safe workplace practices, and a strong commitment to workplace safety are required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, online research skills, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment are expected.
Attributes
Self-directed and customer-focused individual who is proactive, committed to safety, able to motivate others, and can see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.
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EEO
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect where opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and veteran status, status as individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.
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Job Locations US-MA-Auburn
Job ID 2026-10239
Category Safety
Type Regular Full-Time
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