Regional Health and Safety Manager (RHSM)

SA Recycling is looking for an initiative-taking and entrepreneurial-minded individual to join our team as a Regional Environmental Health and Safety (HS) Manager. The Regional HS Manager will own all HS activities for the Bakersfield Region and partner with the General Managers (GM) and Regional General Manager (RGM) in the development and implementation of HS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with SA Recycling’s standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

Competitive Pay
Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401k with a Company Match
Weekly Pay
Referral Incentives
Company provided uniforms and PPE
Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
Key Responsibilities of the Regional HS Manager

Accountable for developing relationships with SA Recycling employees and promote and fostering an industry leading safety culture within the assigned region.
Develop, conduct, or schedule HS training programs for all employees in the assigned region to include new hire orientation, job-specific training, and on-going training to ensure compliance with all applicable HS policies, procedures, and regulations.
Prepare periodic environmental/regulatory reports for all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulatory agencies and relevant internal departments; and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all HS activities including training, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure HS considerations are integrated into business operations including yard expansion/growth and process improvement initiatives.
Implement and facilitate HS management system strategies, action plans, best practices, and define performance goals by collaborating with local, regional, and corporate leaders.
Conduct regular HS inspections, risk assessments, and audits to ensure the efficacy of local and regional programs and goals; report on deviations from defined standards; and make recommendations to local and regional management on issue resolution.
Coordinate local and regional environmental permitting (air, water, and waste) and maintain all required documentation.
Qualifications for the Regional HS Manager

Bachelors Degree related to Occupational Safety, or Natural Sciences; or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of direct experience managing HS programs in a metals recycling, heavy industry or manufacturing setting.
Through knowledge of OSHA and strong working knowledge of EPA regulations required.
Experience in conducting risk assessments, and developing and implementing HS programs, policies, and best practices.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate HS programs and policies to employees at all levels within the organization.
Ability to spend time in the assigned yards to ensure a safety culture from the ground level.
Self-starter with demonstrated abilities to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a cross-functional team.
Ability to lead, grow, and mentor the next generation of HS professionals.
Fluency in Spanish required

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Must Be Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Pay Range: $80k + DOE

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