Regional Safety Manager

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, West Wareham May 26, 2026 About Reworld For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon‑negative outcomes. About the role Reworld is seeking a strategic, results‑driven, and forward‑thinking Safety & Health professional to serve as a Regional Safety Manager. This role is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of safety and health programs across multiple operating facilities. Partnering closely with facility leadership, this position plays a critical role in strengthening Reworld’s safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving measurable improvements in safety performance across the East Region, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island (NY), New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania. Reporting to the Vice President of Health & Safety, this is a high‑impact leadership role requiring the ability to influence, guide, and elevate safety performance across a geographically dispersed organization. Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of corporate safety and health programs across multiple facilities Directly support, coach, and influence Facility Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators across the region Partner with facility leadership and maintenance teams to drive a strong, proactive safety culture Conduct site audits, including quarterly safety assessments, and ensure corrective actions are effectively tracked and closed Lead or participate in incident investigations, including OSHA‑recordable events and near misses, utilizing root cause analysis Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards Support outage planning and execution, including oversight of high‑risk, safety‑critical work activities Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of corporate safety procedures and programs Support VPP Star certification and recertification efforts where applicable Manage safety‑related budgets within established corporate guidelines Serve as a subject matter expert in industrial hygiene, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation Drive the adoption of leading indicators and proactive safety initiatives Promote continuous improvement and accountability across all sites Qualifications Minimum of four (4) years of regional or multi‑site leadership experience directly managing facility‑level Safety Program Managers and Safety Coordinators Demonstrated ability to lead and influence safety performance across geographically dispersed teams and multiple facilities Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial safety and health within a manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial environment Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and NIOSH standards Proven leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and driving accountability across all levels of an organization Experience supporting multiple facilities in a regional, corporate, or multi‑site capacity Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience) Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent is strongly preferred Strong experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development Solid understanding of industrial hygiene principles, monitoring programs, and exposure controls Demonstrated project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities across locations Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with an operational mindset Excellent communication skills with ability to convey critical information clearly, including in high‑pressure situations Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Support for Site Safety Teams Assist with the development and delivery of safety training programs and initiatives Support fit testing and respiratory protection programs Conduct ergonomic evaluations and recommend design improvements Guide hazard identification and implementation of control measures Provide support in PPE selection and evaluation Oversee industrial hygiene sampling and medical surveillance programs Evaluate the consistency and effectiveness of the site‑level safety program execution Work Environment & Travel Ability to travel up to approximately 70% across assigned regional sites Flexibility to support nights, weekends, and outage schedules as needed Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures and conditions Physical Requirements Ability to stand or sit for extended periods Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights Ability to work in confined spaces as required Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and fall protection What We Offer You In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; a 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at: Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $108,900.00 - $155,600.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080. All Reworld positions require a candidate’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. 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