Health and Safety Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support and challenge the management line and all employees of the area he has been assigned in reducing their risk exposure and defining the actions to mitigate risk and achieve zero accidents and occupational illnesses throughout the organization. Provide the expertise and support to implement the Holcim Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) and strengthen the H&S competencies across the organization, The incumbent must provide day-to-day guidance to management, staff, and supervisors in the continued building of a strong H&S culture.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Provide HS expertise and support to site management and supervisors for the management of HS
• Support and challenge the line in defining and prioritizing the actions to implement long-term country and site HS strategy.
• Use and provide specialized HS knowledge and experience to help site leadership drive behavioral changes in the business to reduce incidents and become an industry world reference in HS.
• Actively participate in working with the rest of HS team in proposing, communicating, and implementing the HS strategy. Play a leadership role in the US HS group to provide expertise on two or three critical HS topics, becoming the subject matter expert for the US organization.
• Define the relevant dashboard to track the safety momentum and performance of the sites they are assigned. Support the collection, analysis, and distribution of relevant KPI.
• Coach and assist supervisors and managers on incident investigations. Works with HR and site management to provide support on the best working conditions and a safe working environment
• Participate and/or lead safety audits on sites/entities as per the group’s yearly schedule. Works with the Hygienist Specialist and site leadership teams to ensure regulatory and group compliance regarding exposure and monitoring of vibrations, noise, dust, and other chemical agents.
• Advise, assist, and support local operations regarding compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory compliance. Assists the sites during MSHA inspections and investigations, providing local management with the expertise to interpret regulatory compliance issues and the capacity to challenge inspectors’ findings.
• Ensure regular benchmarking and implementation of good practices from other sites or companies.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Additional Education Preferred: Master’s degree

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational H&S, HSE

Required Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience

Required Training/Certifications: Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office and Google software programs: Excel, PPT, Word, G-Drive Knowledge of document management software (preferred)

Travel Requirements: 40-50%

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment (“PPE”), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
• Sound knowledge of H&S principles, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Sound knowledge of business operating processes and procedures.
• Sound working knowledge of federal/state legislation per MSHA/WSIA/OHSA.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

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