Area Manager II, Safety

Description

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing and executing all safety strategic goals and providing budgetary guidance for market areas generating $400 million or more in revenue, in accordance with WM Safety Services guidance.

Working closely with corporate and market area senior leadership, the role aligns safety strategy, oversees Drive Cam system management, leads Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention programs, coordinates safety communications, manages incident investigations and reporting, ensures district safety plans are operational, and supervises hazardous energy control, regulatory compliance, facilities safety audits, recognition programs, employee health monitoring, PPE policy, and the development of safety personnel.

• Develop and execute safety strategic goals for high‑revenue market areas.
• Provide safety‑related budgetary guidance in line with corporate policies.
• Align safety objectives with corporate and market leadership teams.
• Oversee Drive Cam system analysis, reporting, coaching, and interventions.
• Implement SIF prevention by identifying high‑risk tasks and closing protection gaps.
• Create and disseminate safety communications and awareness messaging.
• Lead incident severity assessment, formal investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Generate qualitative and quantitative incident reports for sites and market areas.
• Ensure district safety plans are analyzed, developed, and maintained.
• Direct, train, and coach on hazardous energy control program protocols.
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other federal/state regulations.
• Manage site safety systems, fire protection, equipment reviews, and disaster preparedness.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and support commercial insurance matters.
• Establish safety recognition criteria and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Coordinate employee health initiatives and industrial hygiene program compliance.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for PPE policies and procurement.
• Develop and coach safety staff, providing growth opportunities based on observations.
• Coach market leaders on employee observations using data from EH&S portal, Drive Cam, and SIF.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or high school diploma/GED) with four years of relevant experience and seven to ten years in safety or operations management; preferred credentials are CSP, CIH, PE, QEP, REM, and CHMM certifications.

The position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring repetitive motions, coordination, and constant sitting, talking, and hearing, with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.

Benefits

WM offers a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, and is a leading North American waste management and environmental solutions provider.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance