Area Safety & Health Manager

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

About the Job

The Safety & Health Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety, health, and risk management policies, procedures, and programs. As a key business partner, this role works closely with senior management, area, facility, and department management to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This position assures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Vulcan Materials Safety & Health policies. The role directs the organization’s resources and activities to support health, safety, and risk management programs, with a focus on maintaining awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the division.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership in the Division’s Safety and Health culture by working closely with the management group and managing safety/health representatives.
• Analyze and determine trends in accidents; design and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Consolidate and maintain all safety, health, and claims reports and analytical data.
• Develop and direct the implementation of strategies to resolve health and safety issues, control risk and liability, and promote effective workplace behaviors.
• Review internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are up to date, and make recommendations for amendments.
• Work jointly with operations management to improve efficiencies, control costs, and influence employee attitudes toward safety.
• Develop and maintain a proactive safety program with innovative ideas to motivate the workforce and management to work safely.
• Develop programs, procedures, and training initiatives to protect individuals, property, and the company’s business interests.
• Participate in safety training and meetings in support of other safety/health managers, representatives, and operations/sales/staff personnel.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, including MSHA, OSHA, and the DOT.
• Maintain communication with state/federal agencies, adjusters, lawyers, doctors, hospitals, and managers to manage regulatory issues and claims.
• Direct the design and implementation of employee training programs to ensure a high‑quality and safe workforce.
• Develop, in cooperation with corporate Risk Management, programs for liability protection relative to industrial health and safety.
• Establish a process for investigating all accidents, incidents, and injuries and implement corrective action plans.
• Direct and conduct facility audits to evaluate the effectiveness of management systems for risk identification and accident prevention.
• Evaluate accident potential in new or existing operations and conduct assessments in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Manage the Division’s industrial hygiene program in conjunction with the Company’s program.
• Manage activities of the division’s Safety and Health Area Representatives, attract, maintain, and motivate high‑level talent.
• Keep abreast of professional and technical developments and monitor adherence to ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Travel

• Ability to sit for extended periods; walk, climb stairs, catwalks, and ladders; exposure to noise, heights, and underground conditions in temperature extremes.
• Work in and around construction environments (maintenance shops, welding stations).
• Drive for extended periods to visit locations; both one‑day and overnight travel throughout the division is required (by automobile and by plane).
• Approximate travel time is 30 %.

Skills You’ll Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a similar technical area is preferred; an advanced degree is desirable.
• Certification: Certified Safety Professional (C.S.P.) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H.) is preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of regulations relating to occupational health and safety (MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and workers’ compensation laws).
• Operational Knowledge: Working knowledge of contracting, rock and sand, asphalt, ready‑mix batch plant, fleet, and landfill operations.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written) for management interaction and staff training.
• Leadership: Ability to influence safe work behaviors; mentor, trainer, and coach.
• Organizational: Excellent organization and detail orientation, focused on achieving results.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in accident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and follow‑up.
• Interfacing: Ability to interface effectively with all levels of company personnel and external professionals.
• Independence: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and balance multiple tasks in high‑stress environments.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is between $94,080 and $141,120 annual salary. This range does not include discretionary bonus or equity package.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.