Safety Manager

The Scruggs Company; Hahira (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & PTO

Vehicle allowance

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Dis

Professional development opportunities

401k with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc. in Auburn, GA, a division of The Scruggs Company, seeks an experienced Safety Manager to ensure safety across asphalt manufacturing and paving projects.

You will develop and implement safety policies, conduct audits (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA), investigate incidents, maintain records, and lead training programs. Will collaborate across departments and respond to incidents on nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred.
• ASP Certification preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs.
• Experience in audits and inspections, analyzing results and prescribing solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory mandates.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections for compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records and documentation as required by policy, insurance, and regulators.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety training programs and materials.
• Collaborate with departments to identify and mitigate safety hazards in paving construction.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication

Safety program development

Audits & inspections

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management, or related field

OSHA 500 Certification (Preferred)

ASP Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc. is a dynamic and rapidly growing business located in Auburn, Georgia. As both a leading commercial asphalt paving manufacturer and contractor, we have established our presence locally and throughout the southeastern United States. Our success is deeply rooted in our unwavering commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our 225+ employees, resulting in an outstanding average tenure of over 10 years, with many surpassing the 20-year mark.Sunbelt is a division of The Scruggs Company, a leader in Georgia road construction.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Safety Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring all aspects of the asphalt manufacturing and construction process are executed safely and in compliance with company policies, client protocol, and regulatory agency requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate with all departments to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards. In addition, the candidate will develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to paving projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance:Identify, meet, and maintain procedures which comply with company policies and regulatory agency mandates
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure crews are operating in compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
• Investigate incidents and accidents to establish root causes and develop corrective actions
• Maintain records and documentation for safety-related issues as required by company policy, insurance reporting, and regulatory entities
• Conduct periodic reviews of all safety regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA) for updates and additions to policies, procedures, and regulations
• Develop Safety Policies, Procedures, and Programs:Collaborate with departments and crews to identify and mitigate safety hazards and concerns relevant to paving construction processes and procedures
• Identify safety training needs and develop training programs
• Design and deliver training materials to ensure department members, crews, and subcontractors (when necessary) are familiar with relevant safety topics
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs utilizing safety performance metrics
• Ensure established safety protocols are implemented and maintained
• Maintaining Presence: This position requires a boots-on-the-ground approach to development, implementation, monitoring, and ensuring compliance.Ability to bend, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, lift, stoop, etc.Sit and stand for extended amounts of timeLift, pull or push up to 50lbsVisit and engage with personnel on company properties and job sites in all weather conditionsExposure to company properties and job sites may include, but is not limited to: dust, dirt, vapors, fluids, machinery, high-decibel noiseOn-call availability on selected nights/weekends to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management, or related field is preferred; experience and knowledge may be considered a substitute
• OSHA 500 Certification (Preferred)
• ASP Certification (Preferred)
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety regulatory agencies and compliance requirements
• Proven experience in development, implementation, and monitoring of safety programs
• Skilled in conducting audits and inspections, analyzing results and prescribing solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Proficiency utilizing computers, phones, and tablets in field and office settings
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Satisfactory MVR / Background
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Benefits

• Vacation & PTOVehicle allowance
• Affordable, comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• 401k, with company matching
• Employee stock purchase program(Construction Partners, Inc.: ROAD)

Sunbelt Asphalt, a division of The Scruggs Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans. EEO is the law.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.