About the Role Responsibilities:- Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive site safety and health programs in alignment with company policies, plant requirements, and MSHA regulations.
- Provides visible safety leadership, coaching, and mentorship to employees, contractors, and site leadership while promoting accountability and a proactive safety culture.
- Conducts and leads safety meetings, audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards, establish corrective actions, and ensure timely follow-through.
- Partners with site and corporate leadership during internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews while maintaining accurate safety documentation and required records.
- Serves as the primary site resource for injury and incident reporting, investigation, case management, first aid response, and coordination of medical treatment.
- Oversees accurate reporting of incidents and near misses within the Safety Management System (SMS) and manages workers' compensation claims to support timely and effective resolution.
- Develops, implements, and maintains site-specific emergency response plans, SOPs, and safety programs, including contractor safety management, Hearing Conservation, Pulmonary Function testing, and other applicable programs.
- Leads safety training and education initiatives to ensure employees understand safety expectations, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices.
- Analyzes safety performance metrics, incident trends, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and develops action plans to address areas of risk.
- Communicates safety performance, trends, and recommendations clearly and effectively to site leadership and corporate/segment safety teams.
- Collaborates with Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, and other functional leaders to identify and implement practical, sustainable solutions to safety and operational challenges.
- Supports and participates in safety committees, employee engagement initiatives, and safety recognition programs designed to strengthen the site's safety culture.
- Maintains strong working relationships with regulatory agencies, medical providers, contractors, and other external partners as needed.
- Ensures site practices remain aligned with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company standards.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Progressive safety experience in manufacturing, mining, aggregates, construction materials, logistics, or another heavy industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of safety principles, regulatory compliance, hazard identification, incident investigation, and safety management systems.
- Working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable federal and state regulations, with the ability to obtain or maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, DOT, OSHA, MSHA Part 48/46, RCRA, and other applicable areas.
- Experience conducting regulatory audits, inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coach employees, influence site leadership, and work collaboratively across multiple departments.
- Ability to analyze safety data and trends and use that information to develop and implement effective safety improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of basic engineering calculations and compliance requirements supporting permitting, reporting, safety programs, and project objectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong organizational, documentation, and data entry skills.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and company standards.
- Must be reliable and available to report to the designated work site as scheduled.
- Must pass pre-employment screening (physical, background check, and drug screen).
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