Area Safety Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA and FSA

Paid vacation & sick leave

10 paid holidays

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Safety Leader to drive safety initiatives across multiple operations in the United States. You will partner with site leaders to identify risks, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions that enhance a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include leading incident investigations, coaching teams, analyzing safety data, and delivering training on programs, policies, and best practices to reduce risk and improve operational performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Risk management

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

Pay 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 Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.