Safety Supervisor in Santa Barbara, California at MarBorg Industries

MarBorg Recovery

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Safety Supervisor

LOCATION: MRF Tajiguas Landfill

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

PREPARED DATE: May 2025

REPORTS TO: General Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the managing the safety programs required for compliance with CalOSHA/OSHA and workers compensation including establishing standards and specifications for maintaining and reviewing appropriate insurance coverage for the company and contractors at the MRF.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, train, and enforce all established safety procedures and protocols.
• Manages MRF safety supplies (PPE).

• Oversight of general site/facility cleanliness and ensures daily housekeeping plan is followed in assigned areas and that all areas are cleaned effectively.
• Inspects all working areas and equipment regularly to identify opportunities for improving the safety of employees.
• Prepare and maintain all safety records including, accident and near-miss investigations, OSHA logs, permits, safety audits and walk-through reports and other documentation.
• Recommends and presses for safety improvements in equipment and working conditions and practices.
• Investigate Accidents. Participate in investigations of accidents and near misses and the identification of root causes and corrective actions. Maintain a database of accurate injury and safety information.
• Manages, plans, and implements programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
• Develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies.
• Manages and coordinates safety activities, through subordinate supervisory personnel, to ensure implementation of safety activities.
• Responsible for coordinating the medical management of Workers Compensation cases, acquiring return-to-work documentation and coordinating modified duty strategies.
• Represents the Company with governmental agencies and other organizations concerted with public and employee safety.
• Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, training on proper use of equipment, and company polices.
• Comply with regulations while performing work assignments, including but not limited to: Safety, Human Resources, Federal, State and local statutes. Adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Help make this a fun and safe place to work.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Supports the MarBorg Mission.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in a professional and efficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Risk Mitigation, compliance, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental consciousness

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced understanding of Safety/CalOSHA/OSHA regulations and programs.
• Problem-Solving Skills. Must possess excellent hazard recognition skills, working with different partners to address the challenges and problems ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient solutions.

• Ability to teach supervisors, managers and other leaders about health and safety standards.
• Presenting safety training sessions to personnel.

• Must be able to read and speak well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signals, and safety training.
• Prefer familiarity with Baling Equipment - Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance, and Operation.
• Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets, which prohibits people with pacemakers from being near or around them.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. unassisted at times. Safely operate broom, shovel, rake, screwdriver, pliers and other non-mechanical hand tools
• Ability to analyze health and safety data.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Must be able to work with high-level direction and be an independent self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Above average organizational skills and the ability to prioritize departmental functions in order to meet due dates and deadlines.
• Advanced experience in Word, Excel, Gmail Suites, including functional ability to utilize software knowledge for automated processes and data collection
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or seven plus years of progressive high-level equivalent training in recycling production, solid waste and/or high-speed/production-based manufacturing
• Valid Driver’s License.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Position requires excellent verbal and writes English communication skills including ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Basic Spanish communication skills desired.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Ability to constantly bend and twist, reach and grab with hands, walk up and down stairs several times per day, sit, stand, bend, climb, and squat. Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets. Ability to lift up to 50 lb. unassisted at times. Safely operate broom, shovel, rake, screwdriver, pliers and other non-mechanical hand tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Not sensitive to motion sickness or strong odors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.