Area Safety Manager

Heidelberg Materials; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Westchester, IL is seeking an Area Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across multiple operations, promoting a strong safety-first culture and partnering with operations leaders to identify risks and drive improvements.

You will conduct audits, investigations, and training, analyze safety data, and communicate with employees and managers to reduce incidents while traveling to support sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial safety environments such as aggregates, mining, cement, or ready-mix.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/Regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Ability to influence and coach across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives across multiple operations to promote a safety-first culture.
• Partner with leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive improvements.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations for compliance and improvement.
• Deliver training and guidance on safety programs, policies, and best practices.
• Analyze safety data and develop strategies to reduce risk and improve operations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Area Safety Manager### Area Safety ManagerPostuler: Westchester, IL: Temps plein: Offre publiée aujourd'hui: JR10019749Line of Business: Cement & WhitePay Range: $120,950.00 – $161,256.66**About Us**Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.**What You'll Be Doing*** Lead and support safety initiatives across multiple operations to promote a strong safety-first culture.* Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.* Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.* Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to employees and managers on safety programs, policies, and best practices.* Analyze safety performance data and develop strategies that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.**What Are We Looking For*** Experience supporting safety in aggregates, mining, construction materials, cement, ready-mix, or a similar heavy industrial environment.* Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.* Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.* Skilled in conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.* Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.* Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements in safety performance.**Work Environment*** Frequent travel within the assigned area to support multiple operations and business locations.* Work performed in office, plant, quarry, and field environments with regular exposure to operational settings.* Must be able to navigate active industrial work areas and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).* Position requires flexibility to respond to operational needs and safety-related matters as necessary.**What We Offer*** Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.* 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.* Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.