Manager Safety and Security

About the role

The Safety Manager at our El Dorado facility is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a world-class safety culture. This role oversees all aspects of occupational safety, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and security to ensure alignment with corporate goals and industry best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Champion LSB Core Values: Protect What Matters, Make it Better, Be One Team, Practice Integrity
• Drive transformative culture change related to safety and security policies, programs and field execution
• Develop and execute the site’s strategic safety plan, aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies including OSHA, DOT, DHS, and local emergency services
• Drive a proactive Safety-First culture, empowering all employees with stop-work authority and hazard recognition tools
• Oversee the development and implementation of site-wide safety programs including Behavior-Based Safety, Job Hazard Analysis, and Safe Work Permitting
• Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics; identify trends and lead corrective actions
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure timely closure of corrective actions
• Oversee emergency response planning, training, and drills; ensure readiness of fire protection systems and equipment
• Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to ensure safety training is comprehensive, current, and effective
• Oversee contractor safety programs and ensure alignment with LSB standards
• Represent the site in corporate safety initiatives and cross-functional improvement teams
• Participate in budget planning and resource allocation for safety-related initiatives
• Provide leadership during crisis situations and serve as a key member of the site’s emergency response team