Area Safety Manager

Heidelberg Materials • Westchester, IL

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About The Position

The Area Safety Manager leads and supports safety initiatives across multiple operations to promote a strong safety-first culture. The role partners with operational leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. It conducts safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations; delivers training, coaching, and guidance on safety programs, policies, and best practices; and analyzes safety performance data to develop strategies that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.

The position involves frequent travel within the assigned area to support multiple operations and business locations. Work takes place in office, plant, quarry, and field environments, with regular exposure to operational settings. The role requires navigating active industrial work areas, using required personal protective equipment (PPE), and responding flexibly to operational needs and safety-related matters as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience supporting safety in aggregates, mining, construction materials, cement, ready-mix, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements in safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety initiatives across multiple operations to promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to employees and managers on safety programs, policies, and best practices.
• Analyze safety performance data and develop strategies that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and participation in the annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave, 15 days of paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed