Area Safety Manager

Heidelberg Materials•Westchester, IL
•$120,950 - $161,257

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 to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement; 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 offices, plants, quarries, and field environments, with regular exposure to operational settings. The manager must navigate active industrial work areas and use required personal protective equipment. Flexibility is required to respond 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.
  • Skill 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.
  • Ability to navigate active industrial work areas and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Flexibility to respond to operational needs and safety-related matters as necessary.

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.
  • 10 paid holidays.
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