Health & Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Health & Safety Manager leads Health and Safety programs for the Lompoc operation under the general direction of the EHS Director-USA & Canada. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement in site safety performance.

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 the tracking and implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate post-incident reviews and employee discussions to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen safe work practices.
• 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).
• 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.
• Excels at the development of clear, concise, and effective procedures and work instructions.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Builds effective working relationships with operations, maintenance, contractors, and site leadership.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• 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 required, appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Health, Safety, or related area) preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 10 years experience in Safety and Health roles in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment. At least 3 years supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Previous experience working at a Part 48 MSHA Site.
• Preferred: Bilingual Fluency in English & Spanish.

Physical Activities

May involve climbing stairs or ladders, hiking, working near chemicals, heavy mining equipment, water bodies, confined spaces, and hot equipment.

Travel

Up to 10% travel to other IMERYS locations and professional meetings.

California Salary Range

$130,000 USD - $150,000 USD

Required Activities

• 80% in an industrial minerals processing plant or a mine environment
• 20% in an office type environment