Safety Training Manager - West Region

Position Summary:

The Safety Training Manager is responsible for ensuring all operational personnel are trained to company standards. This position in partnership with management and Human Resources works to promote the well-being of the organization and the people in it by promoting a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship in compliance with applicable company policies and procedures encompassing federal, state, local rules and regulations.

Hiring Range: $92,700 to $121,700 per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides initial (Day One) safety training to all new employees, and changes in lines of business.
• Provides initial safe driving training to new employees with CDL's including systems, DOT regulations, Casella policies and procedures.
• Trains and certifies all Mentors in the region.
• Partners with the region Safety and HR managers to review the effectiveness of Mentors.
• Trains and system certifies all region supervisors and operations managers.
• Partners with region safety manager to review the effectiveness of remedial training for high-risk employees and oversees post-accident retraining.
• Provides on-going training and feedback to supervisors to improve their observations and driving skills.
• Reviews OBC Video to identify training/coaching opportunities.
• Promotes continuous improvement and standardization of existing health and safety programs, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Casella best practices.
• Provides professional driving expertise and guidance to safety and operational teams.
• Consistently seeks to improve the safety culture of both management and employees by ensuring safety is a consideration in everything we do.
• Acts as a liaison between drivers and management to ensure open lines of communication.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Casella.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the manager.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of safety management experience with a focus on OSHA and FMCSA regulations, 3-5 years as a training facilitator, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and be legally eligible to work in the US. An interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field is preferred and the 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. This position requires up to 60% travel regionally and nationally. 

 

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.