Area Safety Manager

Description The Area Safety Manager serves as the senior safety leader for the organization, partnering closely with the Area President, operational leadership, and Corporate Safety to create an environment where every employee returns home safely each day. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the area's safety strategy while building a culture rooted in accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Through visible leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence, the Area Safety Manager drives safety performance across all lines of business while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. The Area Safety Manager leads a team of Regional Safety Managers, Regional Training Supervisors, and Safety Supervisors to ensure consistent implementation of enterprise safety programs while partnering closely with Operation Leadership to achieve exceptional safety performance. Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team! Responsibilities of Position: Strategic Safety Leadership - Develops and implements a comprehensive safety strategy that aligns with the organization's overall business objectives, establishing annual safety goals, performance metrics, and key initiatives that advance the company's commitment to world-class safety performance - Inspires and builds a proactive safety culture where employees at every level take ownership of safety that is seen through engagement, behaviors, and open communication - Leads organizational change that strengthens safety performance while supporting operational excellence Leadership and Organizational Development - Provides leadership and strategic direction to Regional Safety Managers, training personnel and supervisors across all operating districts to build a high-performing team, requiring a strong focus on recruiting, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development - Develops future safety professionals by creating opportunities for growth, fostering accountability, and strengthening organizational capability through workforce planning, talent reviews, and ongoing career development Operational Safety Excellence - Ensures consistent execution of safety programs across all lines of business and contractor-managed reflecting the our commitment to operational consistency and continuous improvement - Leads safety training and workforce development by overseeing safety training programs and partnering with regional training to ensure consistent delivery of new hire orientation, CDL/ELDT, leadership, equipment, OSHA, and emergency response training - Manages safety resources and budgets to support compliance, employee well-being, and operational success through strategic investment in staffing, training, PPE, safety technology, and continuous improvement initiatives Risk Management and Incident Prevention Drives serious injury and fatality prevention by partnering with Corporate Safety to implement safety strategies, conduct risk assessments, analyze safety trends, and proactively identify operational risks before incidents occur Leads incident investigations and continuo