Safety Professional

Heidelberg Materials; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety programs at our cement manufacturing operation in the United States. The role focuses on driving a proactive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the facility.

You will partner with plant leadership, operations, and maintenance to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective controls. Travel may be required for training, audits, or meetings, and the role demands hands-on

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs within heavy industrial manufacturing or similar regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA regulations and safety audits.
• Proven experience with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to influence leadership, supervisors, and frontline employees to improve safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide safety programs and initiatives to promote a proactive, zero-harm culture.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, and maintenance to identify hazards and implement controls.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, policies, and safety standards through inspections and audits.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts.
• Deliver safety training, coaching, and engagement programs to strengthen safe practices.

Skills

MSHA regulations

Safety management systems

Hazard identification

Root cause analysis

Incident investigations

Training & coaching

Effective communication

Job description

Line of Business

Cement & White

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. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve safety performance at our cement manufacturing operation. This role will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to ensure a strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the facility.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead site-wide safety programs and initiatives to promote a proactive, zero-harm safety culture. Partner with plant leadership, operations, and maintenance teams to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective controls. Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable safety standards through regular inspections, audits, and field observations. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement. Deliver safety training, coaching, and engagement programs that strengthen accountability, safe work practices, and contractor safety.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated experience leading safety programs within cement manufacturing, mining, aggregates, heavy industrial manufacturing, or a simliarly regulated environment. Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations, safety management systems, hazard identification, and risk management, and safety audits. Proven experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and safety audits. Ability to influence plant leadership, supervisors, contractors, and frontline employees to improve safety performance and strengthen safety culture. Strong communication and training skills with the ability to maintain a visible, hands on presence in an active industrial operation.

Work Environment

Primarily based in a cement manufacturing facility with frequent exposure to industrial operating environments. Regular interaction with production, maintenance, contractor, and leadership teams. Requires plant-wide inspections and field observations, including work in varying weather and operational conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required. Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, or company meetings.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary $107,480-$143,307and 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.

About the Company

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.