Manager Health & Safety

Sibelco North America, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Sibelco North America, Inc. is seeking a strategic Health & Safety Manager to lead HS activities across our HPQ operations. You will champion a proactive safety culture, coach operational leaders, and drive risk-based programs that protect workers and improve performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of HS leadership in industrial settings, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or related fields, and MSHA certification preferred. English fluency required and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering and occupational health & safety.
• 10+ years of Health & Safety leadership experience in industrial/mining settings.
• MSHA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HS legislation, risk management and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead HS activities across HPQ operations and drive a proactive HS culture.
• Coach and empower operational leaders to elevate safety ownership.
• Lead risk management, incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive performance through data, insights and a culture of learning and safety ownership.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Risk management

Safety coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering and occupational health & safety

Tools

MSHA certification

Job description

Manager Health & Safety Location: SP Quartz

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match? At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Are you a strategic leader passionate about creating a safer, healthier, and more resilient work environment? As Health and Safety (HS) Manager, you will lead and strategically guide HS activities across our High Purity Quartz (HPQ) operations. Drive a proactive HS culture, coach and empower Operational Leaders and Teams, and drive strategic initiatives that ensure safe, healthy, and resilient workplaces, especially in complex industrial environment.

Your Impact in This Role As HS Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Drive the implementation of the Sibelco Global HS Program, aligning Global Standard with local realities
• Partner with Senior Leadership to embed HS strategy into business operations
• Influence, coach and mentor Operational Side Leadership and management to elevate safety ownership and accountability
• Lead risk management, incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Navigate ambiguity, translating complex regulations into practical solutions
• Drive performance through data, insights and a culture of continuous learning and safety ownership

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering and occupational health & safety, industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in Health & Safety leadership roles, preferably in an industrial or mining operational setting.
• MSHA certification preferred
• Experience working with OHSEA is appreciated
• Strong knowledge of HS legislation, risk management and operational excellence preferrably with experience working in larger organizations.
• Proven ability to drive transformational change cross functions teams with ability to engage with all levels of employees.
• Proven track record of driving HS strategy, coaching teams, and managing complex or ambiguous situations.
• Ability to empower people as well as implement & guide change/projects.
• Sound communicator with abiltity to create buy-in from all levels within the company.
• Proactive with the ability to work independantly as well as part of a large team.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel regulary to ensure presence in each of the sites.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

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