Safety Supervisor

Overview:

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. Were proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

Essential Job Summary::

The Safety Supervisor is an integral member of the Environmental, Health and Safety team, responsible for ensuring that the companys Safety Programs are communicated, understood, and carried out at all levels of the organization. This position plays a key role in training and coaching employees and managers in safe workplace practices and compliance with key policies and regulations. The Safety Supervisor travels around our service area to meet with employees, perform safety observations, and respond to accidents and incidents.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.:

• Knowledge of DOT compliance
• Educate and train employees on how to perform their job safely and efficiently
• Provide training on safety programs, transportation compliance and SOPs as needed.
• Monitor training records and/or manage them consistent with existing procedures in conjunction with the corporate training group. Ensure that divisions are keeping employees current.
• Keep an open line of communication with operations management to report on issues and trends, and recommend corrections including disciplinary actions as needed following training and safety incidents
• Ensure the job is being performed in a safe and compliant manner by performing site safety audits/ observations, and following up on potential issues to confirm corrective actions have been implemented.

Requirements and Qualifications::

• 3+ years experience in job duties
• Experience from the transportation industry strongly preferred
• Drivers license required, CDL preferred
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and DOT safety requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication skills, Spanish bilingual preferred
• Must have a drivers license (CDL not required)
• Must demonstrate strong commitment to safety
• Must have a satisfactory attendance and performance record
• Ability to read and write fluently in English required, Spanish is a plus
• The position requires using computers to communicate, write reports, and analyze data. Basic computer skills are required, training will be provided

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $100,000.00/Yr.