Regional Safety Manager

Cemstone•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for promoting and reinforcing a culture that demands safety. The Regional Safety Manager will partner with operations managers, supervisors, and employees to improve safety performance and accountability. This position provides coaching, mentoring, and guidance to field and plant leadership regarding safety expectations and best practices. The role involves conducting compliance inspections and audits at various company locations, monitoring and interpreting regulations, and assisting in the development and implementation of corporate safety strategies. The manager will also support industrial hygiene assessments, lead investigations for various incidents, identify emerging risks, and support safety-related budgeting and planning. Additionally, the role involves representing the company in industry organizations, maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, and assisting managers with safety compliance-related performance issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
Five (5) years or more of progressively responsible safety experience in manufacturing, construction materials, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, transportation, mining, or related industries.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, and related safety regulations.
Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical operational solutions.
Strong communication, presentation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience working independently while effectively collaborating across multiple business units.
Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems.
Ability to analyze data and communicate performance metrics effectively
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
MSHA certification preferred.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred.
Powered industrial equipment Train-the-Trainer certifications preferred.
Other professional safety certifications (CHST, ASP, CSP, SMS, etc.) are desirable.

Responsibilities

Promote and reinforce a culture that Demands Safety
Partner with operations managers, supervisors, and employees to improve safety performance and accountability.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to field and plant leadership regarding safety expectations and best practices.
Conduct compliance inspections and audits at ready-mix plants, aggregate operations, manufacturing facilities, jobsites and other Company locations.
Monitor and interpret OSHA, MSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, and other applicable regulations.
Assist in the development and implementation of corporate safety strategies and objectives.
Support industrial hygiene assessments and implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
Lead or assist with accident, injury, near-miss, property damage, vehicle accident, and liability investigations.
Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support budgeting and planning initiatives related to safety improvements and capital projects.
Participate in and represent the company in industry organizations and safety committees.
Maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, insurance partners, and external stakeholders.
Assist managers with performance improvement and disciplinary processes related to safety compliance.