Health & Safety Manager

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert of Imerys’ protocols concerning environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety programs and procedures, and support site interpretation and implementation.
• Oversee the coordination and maintenance of site Industrial Hygiene and Safety programs.
• Maintain a strong field presence and work closely with operations, maintenance, and employees to identify hazards, improve work practices and reinforce site safety expectations.
• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Oversees, prepares, maintains and submits all safety and environmental reports and permits in a timely manner in accordance with Federal, State, and Local H&S regulations.
• Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by MSHA, OSHA, state or local regulatory agencies and provides continuous training for Site Coordinators, Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers and others.
• Support the development, planning, delivery and review of HS training.
• Lead and participate in site audits and inspections and support tracking and implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate post incident reviews and employee discussions to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen safe work practices.
• Support contractor safety management processes, including onboarding, compliance verification, and field oversight.
• Work closely with peers, Regional and Site Management to develop, implement, measure, and monitor the success of HS in their respective region.
• Manage & maintain the relationship with all applicable regulatory bodies (e.g. county, state, federal).
• Ensure current working knowledge of Federal, State and local safety, environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., MSHA, OSHA).
• Manage workers compensation process, reports, etc.

Skills And Attributes

• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State Safety regulations and maintaining compliance.
• Diligently meet regulatory deadlines.
• Experience improving safety performance through employee engagement, risk reduction, and operational discipline.
• Excellent experience with the implementation and sustainment of HS programs.
• Ability to work effectively across site, regional and global teams while supporting HS processes and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage parallel projects with multiple moving pieces independently or with a team.
• Excellent people skills and ability to align people and resources toward organizational success.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Experience in interacting with and influencing all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree, appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Health, Safety, or related area) preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in Safety and Health roles in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Professional Licenses: HS certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.
• Preferred: Previous experience working at a Part 48 MSHA Site.