Safety Professional

Heidelberg Materials North America; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a proactive Safety Professional to support our Nazareth, PA cement plant. You will partner with plant leadership to foster a strong safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, conducting inspections and investigations, coaching leaders on safe practices, and monitoring regulatory program compliance to reduce risk and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety initiatives in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations and incident investigation.
• Proven ability to analyze safety data and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to promote an injury-free culture.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Provide coaching on safe work practices to leaders and staff.
• Monitor compliance with safety programs and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Data analysis

MSHA knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and influential Safety Professional to support our cement plant operations in Nazareth, PA. In this role, you will partner with plant leadership and employees to foster a strong safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead safety initiatives that promote a proactive, injury-free workplace culture.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify and eliminate hazards.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to leaders and employees on safe work practices.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend practical solutions that improve performance and reduce risk.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and promote a strong safety culture in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations, hazard identification, incident investigation, and risk mitigation practices. MSHA knowledge strongly preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Proven capability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and implement effective corrective actions. Solid computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

This position is based at a cement manufacturing facility and requires regular presence throughout the plant, including operational, maintenance, and production areas. The role may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, moving equipment, and elevated work areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and 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 BenefitsHealth 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 InsurancePaid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Minimum Pay Rate: 86,850.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 115,796.67

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.