DOW SkillBridge - Safety Manager - Kansas City

About the role

Republic Services is a proud industry partner of the Department of War SkillBridge Program and we’re ready to assist transitioning veterans find their next career! This is an excellent opportunity as you plan for your life after the military. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply. SkillBridge permits you to use up to the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an industry partner.

During SkillBridge participation, you continue to receive military compensation, and you are covered by your military benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and your unit Commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with interested industry employment partners.

About You

• Must be currently serving, Active Duty, U.S. Armed Forces Servicemember
• Must be within one year of your End of Active Service transition date
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn and participate in a fast-paced environment
• Effective task management skills
• High level of motivation
• Great attitude and desire to learn and grow

Position Summary

The BU Safety Manager provides support to multiple BUs in an Area to assist in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs and safety objectives, policies, procedures and training programs.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and consultation to BU leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.
• Ensures that BU loss prevention programs are in place to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety regulations that govern the solid waste industry. Assesses Division and Business Unit loss control program activities efforts to communicate, train and develop critical skills.
• Monitors Division and Business Unit implementation of safety and loss prevention programs, including Focus 6 programs; takes action to redirect activity where performance falls short of targets.
• Ensures continued compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations throughout assigned Divisions and Business Units.
• Ensures continued compliance with Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations throughout assigned Divisions and Business Units; ensures recordkeeping requirements are met.
• Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource in the preparation of training materials. Supports monthly employee safety meetings by ensuring that leadership promotes and consistently relays the organization’s values and beliefs regarding a safe working environment.
• Ensures ongoing management of return to duty (modified / light duty) programs. Partners with HR and Division management to minimize time away from work due to work related injuries and incidents.
• Participates in investigation of serious accidents / injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.
• Participates in division OSHA or DOT compliance inspections as well as audits that may occur.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• The Department of War (DOW) SkillBridge program is for transitioning military members during their last 180 days of active duty.
• Military members who are selected for the program are not employed by Republic Services or compensated by the Company.
• The DOW will continue to maintain the military member’s current rate of pay and benefits while in the SkillBridge program.

Once you complete your DOW SkillBridge program you will have the opportunity to apply for paid positions at Republic Services. Positions include competitive wages and benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.