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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
- Republic Services (Wayne, MI)
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**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Manager Environment Health and Safety (EHS) oversees and manages the organization's environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. The incumbent will work to improve workplace safety and foster a culture of environmental responsibility. The Manager EHS will create and implement strategies for risk management, safety, and environmental sustainability, ensuring the company’s activities are compliant with local, state, and federal laws.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Coaches and develops a team of professionals to assist in their development and attainment of necessary skills to lift performance. Monitors staff performance and drives performance improvement initiatives and ensures that service levels meet or exceed agreed upon standards.
+ Cultivates a strong understanding of the day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area, seeking opportunities to continually improve local EHS culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency.
+ Develops and enforces internal protocols for handling hazardous materials and waste.
+ Leads the development, implementation, and management of EHS policies,procedures, and programs to meet or exceed regulatory requirements andensuring all EHS policies align with current regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA,DOT, local/state laws).
+ Ensures sustainability initiatives are aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
+ Ensures organizational compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations by conducting regular audits and inspections. Oversees the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
+ Monitors local, state, and federal EHS regulations to ensure policies reflectchanges in laws and best practices. Prepare and submit necessary regulatoryreports to government agencies and manage environmental permits and ensureall compliance documentation is up to date.
+ Oversee the investigation of accidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation. Maintains records of all incidents, safety audits, and training sessions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
+ Conducts regular workplace inspections; identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential hazards in the workplace through safety assessments, inspections, and audits. Implement corrective actions and monitor results to prevent accidents, injuries, or environmental issues.
+ Develops, implements, and ensures the delivery of EHS training programs for all employees. Works closely with other department leaders to integrate EHS programs into operational activities, and ensure employees comply with safety equipment use and safety procedures.
+ Helps ensure compliance with DOT regulations, providing regulatory support and guidance to operations and leadership teams.
+ Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Knowledge of EHS regulations: OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state-specific requirements.
+ Working knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance.
+ Knowledge of waste industry and/or a subscription-based industry.
+ Ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
+ Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
+ Ability to effectively communicate safety and environmental information to employees at all levels.
+ Risk assessment and hazard analysis capabilities.
+ Incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques.
+ Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Safety Professional (CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Professional EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) - Preferred Ability to write reports and correspondence with minimal direction.
+ OSHA 30-Hour Certification (Construction or General Industry) or First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Preferred
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ 4 - 7 years of experience in EHS program development, safety management, and implementation
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• 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._
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
+ **Safe** : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
+ **Committed to Serve** : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
+ **Environmentally Responsible:** We take action to improve our environment.
+ **Driven** : We deliver results in the right way.
+ **Human-Centered:** We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.
Environmental Solutions
Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.
RECENT RECOGNITION
+ Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
+ CDP Discloser
+ Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
+ Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
+ Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
+ Great Place to Work
+ Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
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