Health & Safety Manager
Under the general direction of the EHS Director-USA & Canada, and in alignment with site leadership, the Health and Safety Manager leads Health and Safety programs for the Lompoc operation. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, risk reduction and continuous improvement in site safety performance. The position is based in Sylacauga, Alabama.
Location: On-Site at our Imerys Facility in Sylacauga, AL
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.
Manages & maintains the relationship with all applicable regulatory bodies (e.g. county, state, federal)
Maintains and ensures current working knowledge of Federal, State and local safety, environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., MSHA, OSHA).
Manages workers compensation process, reports, etc.
Skills and Attributes Requirements:
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
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
Education/Experience 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.
Required Activities
1. 60% in an industrial minerals processing plant or a mine environment
2. 40% in an office type environment
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.
Full time
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Permanent
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We aim to lead the specialty minerals industry, guided by strong values and an inspiring purpose of unlocking better futures for our people, our customers and our planet.
With a global footprint, Imerys is organized around three main business areas: Performance Minerals (PM), Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction (RAC) and Solutions for Energy Transition (SET).
Imerys contributes to a vast range of products that touch every aspect of life. A wide variety of industries use our value-added, innovative and sustainable solutions, ranging from the construction industry, natural solutions for consumer goods, serving agriculture, food, pharma and cosmetics industries, as well as solutions for the automotive industry and energy transition.
Our people are our greatest strength; Imerys is the employer of choice for over 13,700 employees, representing over 97 different primary nationalities in 39 countries. We welcome diverse talent in a variety of roles, striving to create a safe, inclusive and equitable environment, empowering our people to perform at their best.
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