Head of Health and Safety

About the Role

The Head of Health & Safety is responsible for championing thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.’s health and safety initiatives. This individual directs and implements health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for employees across engineering, field service installations, and all other areas of activity. The role requires a proactive approach to embedding safety in every decision, design, and execution made by employees.

Responsibilities

• Apply thorough knowledge of OSH responsibilities for offices, inspections, industrial construction, start-up, and manufacturing processes across all projects.
• Adapt thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.’s worldwide and regional OSH policies and procedures.
• Oversee OSH compliance for all business operations.
• Develop site-specific Occupational Health and Safety programs based on the company’s OSH Program Manual, client requirements, and operational needs.
• Monitor and advise on technical and regulatory program requirements to comply with OSHA, MSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and coordinate responses to regulatory agencies.
• Communicate regulatory changes to all affected parties within the organization.
• Maintain all required Health and Safety files.
• Perform and/or coordinate industrial hygiene programs and review results for compliance.
• Ensure all work sites comply with site OSH requirements.
• Lead the recruitment and hiring of site OSH personnel and manage all OSH field personnel.
• Serve as the main focal point for all OSH-related issues during project development.
• Track and report all service/construction site OSH efforts.
• Review and align client and subcontractor safety programs for compliance and consistency.
• Provide policies, procedure documentation, and conduct job site walkthroughs for new projects.
• Conduct on-site safety audits and correct unsafe work practices, behaviors, and conditions.
• Interface with customer safety personnel to address working conditions and safety concerns.
• Conduct formal incident investigations, develop corrective actions, and communicate findings to affected parties.
• Manage required safety documentation before, during, and after field service jobs and construction projects (e.g., safety training, MSHA/OSHA training, operator certifications, vehicle/equipment inspections).
• Reinforce safety policies and provide feedback to encourage compliance.
• Create structured employee safety practices using Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Assessments, or Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with supervisors and crews to assess task hazards prior to work commencement.
• Monitor and analyze incident reports to develop action plans for correcting safety issues.
• Assist department managers, supervisors, and employees with creative approaches to implement safety initiatives.
• Work with Human Resources on OSH-related topics, including workers' compensation claims, Return-to-Work programs, restricted duty programs, and substance abuse programs.
• Assist in recording employee training history, including the Medical Monitoring program.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to PPE requirements for field service operations and projects.

Note: Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position includes direct supervisory responsibilities for OSH personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience and training.
• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a lead OSH role in a cement plant and/or construction site.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA standards in construction and general industries.
• Extensive knowledge of MSHA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of workplace hazards and practical application of rules, procedures, and workplace monitoring.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate health and safety programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.
• Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and adaptable.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting customer commitments and internal objectives.
• Ability to respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to problems.

Travel Demands

This position reports to the Milwaukee, WI office, with a preference for candidates located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Remote candidates may be considered. Travel is required up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan and Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
• Paid Holidays