Safety and Health Manager

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

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.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You’ll Do:

• Provides leadership in the Division’s Safety and Health culture by working closely with the management group and through the management of safety and health representatives. Advises management at all levels of the organization (including senior staff) of prevention methods to assist in the reduction of injuries, risk, and cost.

• Analyzes and determines trends in accidents and design and implement corrective measures when necessary.

• Consolidates and maintains all safety, health, and claims reports and analytical data to provide appropriate documentation, reporting appropriate dissemination.

• Develops and directs the implementation of strategies to effectively resolve health and safety issues, control risk and liability, and promote effective workplace policies, practices, and behaviors.

• Reviews internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate, making recommendations to management to amend or change safety policies and procedures as necessary

• Works jointly and collaboratively with operations management to improve efficiencies, control Safety and Health related costs and influence employee behaviors and attitudes toward safety and health.

• Develops and maintains an effective and proactive safety program with innovative ideas and elements that enhance the safety program's ability to motivate the workforce and management personnel to work safely in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.

• Develops programs, procedures and training initiatives to provide for the protection of individuals, property, and the company’s business interests.

• Participates in safety training and meetings in support of other safety and health managers, safety representatives, and operations/sales/staff personnel.

• Serves as a liaison with regulatory agency representatives, including MSHA, OSHA, and D.O.T., as needed to coordinate and resolve safety regulation issues.

• Represents the Company in dealing with all Federal, State, and local government agencies responsible for enforcing safety and health laws and regulations.

• Maintains an effective open line of communication with state and federal agencies, independent adjusters, lawyers, doctors, hospitals, Vulcan managers, supervisors, and employee claimants to provide for comprehensive management of regulatory issues and claims in compliance with state and federal laws and company policy.

• Directs the design and implementation of employee training programs to ensure a high-quality and safe workforce.

• Develops, in cooperation with the corporate Risk Management Department, programs and procedures to provide adequate liability protection relative to industrial health and safety programs, including industrial hygiene.

• Provides an investigation process for all accidents, incidents, and injuries. Obtain all factual data to identify root causes and develop and implement corrective action plans for the prevention of similar situations.

• Directs and conducts facility audits to evaluate the effectiveness of management systems for identifying and managing risks as well as accident prevention activities and industrial hygiene control.

• Evaluates accident potential in new and existing operations and implement preventive accident measures. Also, conduct relevant assessments in acquisitions and divestitures.

• Manages the Division’s industrial hygiene program in conjunction with the Company’s program.

• Provides leadership and manages the activities of the division’s Safety and Health Area Representatives and supports staff in the performance of their responsibilities. Attract, maintain, and motivate high-level talent dedicated to the strategic objectives of the division.

• Keeps abreast of professional and technical development to maintain and improve knowledge and skills and improve the safety and health performance of our operations. Keeps abreast of legislative activity and communicates applicable information to all levels of management. Develops, implements, monitors adherence to, and measures the effectiveness of programs and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• The incumbent will be required to work in a wide variety of environments and physical conditions ranging from a typical office workplace to the physically demanding activities of being in and around operating aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete production facilities. Physical requirements will include the 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, including maintenance shops and welding work stations; must be able to drive for extended periods to visit locations across the division. Both one-day and overnight travel throughout the division is required, including automobile and plane.

• Approximate percentage of travel time is 30%.

• Other duties as assigned.

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 in some aspect of environmental studies is desirable. Certified Safety Professional (C.S.P) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H), is preferred.

Experience.

• Must possess knowledge of regulations relating to occupational health and safety, including but not limited to MSHA, OSHA, D.O.T., and workers' compensation laws.

• Working knowledge of contracting, rock and sand, asphalt, ready mix batch plant, fleet, and landfill operations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with management and train staff on health and safety measures

• Leadership skills that result in a positive influence toward safe work behaviors.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Skilled in performing accident and incident investigations and follow-up.

• Demonstrate ability to interface effectively with all levels of Company personnel and with outside government and private sector professionals.

• Provide leadership in establishing a safe workplace by developing, organizing, and providing effective training programs that support the goals of the organization.

• The ability to balance multiple tasks in a high-stress environment is essential

• The incumbent must be detailed oriented and highly focused on achieving results.

• Also required are problem-solving and analytical skills; and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Also must be a mentor, trainer, and coach.

What You’ll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

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.