Region Safety Manager

Waste Connections is looking for a highly efficient and personable Region Safety Manager to join the team at our MidSouth Region office located in Knoxville, TN.

Our Region Safety Manager will lead the effort to drive safety initiatives across the Region. Will serve as the 'information hub' for the Region through proactive communication, analytics, collaboration, and efficiency. This position will travel approximately 50% of the time.

Waste Connections Offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account options.
• Generous matching 401(K).
• Paid Time Off.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coaches and trains district level managers and supervisors on safety policy and accident/injury prevention.
• Supports district level managers, supervisors, drivers, and employees with safety training programs.
• Initiates safety projects and initiatives that provide district management with the tools and training to conduct their activities in a safe manner.
• Facilitates the implementation of the Company's Health and Safety policies.
• Monitors District completion of corporate required Safety Performance Tasks (SPTs) for the current year, and develops or recommends region specific supplemental safety policies, programs, and goals that is coordinated with and which complements SPTs.
• Assists or conducts district facility reviews for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Conducts accident/injury investigations in line with the corporate Safety and Claims Managers, as required.
• Assists with the integration of new acquisitions and initiates the safety culture transition into the Company.
• Analyzes accident and injury data for trends and recommends appropriate programs to reverse the trend.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be self-driven and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to work in a very fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment is a must.
• Experience giving presentations or public speaking is a huge plus.
• Experience writing or reviewing policy and procedure manuals is a huge plus.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.