Safety Manager

Gallagher Asphalt Corp.; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Asphalt Corp. is seeking a Safety Manager who can connect with people, understand our operations and help our teams work safely every day.

This is a hands-on role in the field, collaborating with employees and leaders across construction sites, asphalt plants, trucking operations, equipment shops, laboratories and offices. Reporting to the President, you will build relationships, learn operations, assess risks, develop practical training, coach leaders, strengthen programs and lead

Qualifications

• Five or more years of safety experience in construction or related industrial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering training, assessing hazards, conducting investigations and implementing safety improvements.
• Strong communication, organization and follow-through.
• Proficiency with technology and training/inspection/recordkeeping systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30 and CPR/AED certification, CHST or CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across operations and leadership.
• Learn the work, assess risks and integrate safety into planning and daily decisions.
• Develop and coordinate practical safety training, orientations and toolbox talks.
• Coach managers and supervisors to communicate expectations and improvements.
• Keep safety programs, inspections, training records and documentation current.
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Safety management

Training delivery

Hazard assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Technology proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Build trust. Strengthen our teams. Make a lasting impact on safety.

Gallagher Asphalt is seeking a Safety Manager who can connect with people, understand our operations and help our teams work safely every day.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the field and working alongside employees and leaders. You’ll get to know our people, equipment and processes, then use that knowledge to identify risks, strengthen training and drive meaningful improvements.

As a 4 th generation family-owned and operated company, our mission is Moving Families Forward. Protecting the people who make our work possible is central to that mission.

Your impact

Reporting to the President, you’ll partner with operations leaders across the company. Your work will span construction sites, asphalt plants, trucking operations, equipment shops, laboratories and offices.

You will:

• Build strong working relationships. Maintain a regular presence across our operations, earn employees’ trust and understand the challenges each team faces.


• Learn the work and assess the risks. Get familiar with how our teams operate, the equipment they use and the conditions they encounter. Help leaders anticipate hazards and incorporate safety into planning and daily decisions.


• Develop training that meets real needs. Partner with leaders to identify skill and knowledge gaps. Lead or coordinate practical instruction, orientations, toolbox talks and refresher training that employees can apply on the job.


• Coach and support our leaders. Help managers and supervisors communicate expectations, address concerns and follow through on improvements.


• Strengthen safety programs and compliance. Keep programs, inspections, training records and required documentation current and relevant to our operations.


• Lead incident investigations and prevention efforts. Identify contributing factors, coordinate corrective actions and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

What you bring

You know that credibility comes from understanding the work, respecting people’s experience and doing what you say you’ll do. You’re approachable, observant and comfortable addressing difficult issues. You can translate technical requirements into clear guidance and help people put that guidance into practice.

• Five or more years of safety experience in construction or a related industrial environment. Experience in heavy highway construction, asphalt, trucking or equipment maintenance is preferred.


• A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Experience delivering training, assessing hazards, conducting investigations and implementing safety improvements.


• Strong communication, organization and follow-through.


• Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn systems for training, inspections, reporting and recordkeeping.


• A valid driver’s license.


• OSHA 30 and CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain them quickly. CHST or CSP certification is preferred.

Why Gallagher?

Our culture is like no other. You’ll have direct access to leadership, close partnerships with operations and the opportunity to see your work make a difference across the organization. You’ll help develop our workforce, improve how work gets done and support a company guided by our values; Leadership, Teamwork, Discipline and Innovation.

This position includes frequent visits to active operations, regular travel among locations and outdoor work. Schedule flexibility is needed for early starts, evenings, weekends and incident response as operations require.