A leading producer of aggregates and cement materials is looking to appoint a Safety Director to join it's team based near Roswell, GA. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and continuous improvement of the companys safety culture and program for one of their leading market segments. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company, with a commitment to safety and who will offer continuous development opportunities.
Relocation Assistance is on offer for non-local candidates.
The Role:
- Promote and develop a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization, with heavy focus on employee engagement towards the safety program
- Highlight successes and focus areas to senior leadership, in order to continually develop the company safety program
- Lead a team of EHS professionals throughout their portfolio of operations
- Undertake job-site inspections, hazard observations, near miss investigations and audits across all operational projects and teams as deemed necessary
- Identify, develop and deliver safety training in areas such as: safety regulation, hazardous conditions, use of tools and equipment etc.
- Ensure company continually remains compliant and informed of industry regulatory changes when it comes to bodies such as OSHA & MSHA
The Candidate:
- 7-10 years safety leadership experience in a similar industry (cement, chemical or heavy manufacturing experience is preferred)
- A proven leader, with strong communication skills who can engage with internal & external stakeholders alike
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering or other related discipline (Required)
- Experience dealing with both regulatory agencies OSHA & MSHA (highly preferred)
- Lives near Roswell, GA and able to travel as the role requires (circa. 50-60%)