Health & Safety Manager

Imerys; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

401K match savings plan

Holidays

Job summary

Imerys, the world’s leading mineral-based specialty solutions provider, seeks a Health & Safety Manager for the Lompoc, CA site. You will lead Health and Safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement with two direct reports.

The role is based on-site in Lompoc, CA and entails working closely with operations, maintenance, and site leadership. The position emphasizes risk reduction, employee engagement, and strong coordination across site, regional, and global

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Health, Safety, or related area).
• Minimum Experience: 10 years experience in Safety and Health roles in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Licenses: HS certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are beneficial but not required.
• Preferred: Previous experience working at a Part 48 MSHA Site.
• Preferred: Bilingual Fluency in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain site safety performance and risk reduction.
• Oversee audits, training, and incident reviews.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and regional teams.
• Manage regulatory reporting and liaison with authorities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Hazard identification

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related

Job description

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Health & Safety Manager

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the EHS Director-USA & Canada, and in alignment with site leadership, the Health and Safety Manager leads Health and Safety programs for the Lompoc operation. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, risk reduction and continuous improvement in site safety performance. The position is based in Lompoc, California and manages two direct reports.

Location:

On-Site at our Imerys Facility in Lompoc, CA

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert of Imerys’ protocols concerning environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety programs and procedures, and support site interpretation and implementation.
• Oversee the coordination and maintenance of site Industrial Hygiene and Safety programs.
• Maintain a strong field presence and work closely with operations, maintenance, and employees to identify hazards, improve work practices and reinforce site safety expectations.
• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Oversees, prepares, maintains and submits all safety and environmental reports and permits in a timely manner in accordance with Federal, State, and Local H&S regulations.
• Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by MSHA, OSHA, state or local regulatory agencies and provides continuous training for Site Coordinators, Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, and others.
• Support the development, planning, delivery and review of HS training.
• Lead and participate in site audits and inspections and support the tracking and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate post incident reviews and employee discussions to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen safe work practices.
• Support contractor safety management processes, including onboarding, compliance verification, and field oversight.
• Work closely with peers, Regional and Site Management to develop, implement, measure, and monitor the success of HS in their respective region.
• Manages & maintains the relationship with all applicable regulatory bodies (e.g. county, state, federal)
• Maintains and ensures current working knowledge of Federal, State and local safety, environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., MSHA, OSHA, and California HS laws).
• Manages workers compensation process, reports, etc. workers in Lompoc

Skills And Attributes Requirements

• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State Safety regulations and maintaining compliance.
• Diligently meet regulatory deadlines.
• Experience improving safety performance through employee engagement, risk reduction, and operational discipline.
• Excels at the development of clear, concise, and effective procedures and work instructions.
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation and sustainment of HS programs
• Ability to work effectively across site, regional and global teams while supporting HS processes and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage parallel projects with multiple moving pieces independently or with a team
• Ability to build effective working relationships with operations, maintenance, contractors, and site leadership.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Experience in interacting with and influencing all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Health, Safety, or related area) preferred
• Minimum Experience: 10 years experience in Safety and Health roles in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience
• Professional Licenses: HS certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are beneficial but not required.
• Preferred: Previous experience working at a Part 48 MSHA Site.
• Preferred: Bilingual Fluency in English & Spanish.

Required Activities

• 80% in an industrial minerals processing plant or a mine environment
• 20% in an office type environment

Physical activities may involve climbing stairs or ladders, hiking, working near chemicals, Heavy Mining Equipment, water bodies, confined spaces, and hot equipment.

Travel: Up to 10% travel to other IMERYS locations and professional meetings.

California Salary Range: $130,000 USD - $150,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401K match savings plan
• holidays

Position Type Full time and Permanent

IMERYS is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.