Health and Safety Manager
Company: Holcim US
Location: Hagerstown
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Why work for us?:Driven by our purpose: Building progress for
people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in
innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an
unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt,
concrete products and construction services that have been the
foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move
the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are
passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence
perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our
high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with
us?Overview:About the job:The Health and Safety Manager in
Hagerstown, will support and challenge the management line,
employees and contractors of the area assigned in reducing their
risk exposure and defining the actions to mitigate risk and achieve
zero accidents and occupational illnesses throughout the
organization.Provide the expertise and support to implement the
Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) and strengthen the
H&S competencies across the organization, The incumbent must
provide day to day guidance to management, staff and supervisors in
continued building of a strong H&S
culture.Responsibilities:What you'll be doing:Demonstrates a
commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety
policies in all work environments and areas.In line with the Holcim
Health & Safety (H&S) Strategy and taking into account Holcim
priorities.Provide H&S expertise and support to site management
and supervisors for the management of H&SSupport and challenge
the line in defining and prioritizing the actions to implement
long-term country and site H&S strategy.Use and provide
specialized H&S knowledge and experience to help site
leadership drive behavioral changes in the business to reduce
incidents and become an industry world reference in
H&S.Translate strategic vision into comprehensive and pragmatic
improvement plans to meet or exceed H&S ambitions set up at
country level.Actively participate in working with the rest of
H&S team in proposing, communicating and implementing the Group
and Country H&S strategy.Play a leadership role in the US
H&S group to provide expertise on two or three critical H&S
topics, becoming the subject matter expert for the US
organization.Define the relevant dashboard to track the safety
momentum and performance of the sites they are assigned. Support
collection, analysis and distribution of relevant KPI.Coach and
assist supervisors and managers on incident investigations.Works
with HR and site management to provide support on best working
conditions and safe working environmentParticipate and/or lead
safety audits on sites/entities as per the group's yearly
schedule.Works with the Hygienist Specialist and site leadership
teams to ensure regulatory and group compliance regarding exposure
and monitoring of vibrations, noise, dust and other chemical
agents.Assist site leadership in their communications with MSHA and
OHSA.Advise, assist and support local operations regarding
compliance with federal, state and local regulatory compliance.
Assists the sites during MSHA inspections and investigations,
providing local management with the expertise to interpret
regulatory compliance issues and the capacity to challenge
inspector's findings.Ensure regular benchmark and implementation of
good practices from other sites or companies.Other duties as
assigned.RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBSPartner with site management
teams and H&S coordinators from USSupport and guide plant/site
employees, especially supervisors and middle managers to build
strong H&S leadership skills.Collaborate with peers in other
businesses/geographies to leverage good practices and ensure
consistency of approaches and culture.Work closely with HR to
coordinate training and development program for the area of
responsibilityWork closely with HR on the safety and loss control
aspects of the following programs.Worker Compensation
ProgramReturn-to-work (Light/Modified Duty) ProgramOccupational
Medical Evaluation ProgramDisciplinary and Consequence Management
Program.Qualifications:What we're looking for:Required Education:
Bachelor's/Undergraduate DegreeAdditional Education Preferred:
Master's/Graduate DegreeField of Study Preferred: Engineering,
Chemistry, Occupational H&S, HSERequired Work Experience: 5-7
yearsMSHA and OSHA experience (preferred)DOT experience
(preferred)Experience in Management Systems and Continuous
Improvement cycle: ISO - 9000, or ISO 14.000 , or OHSAS 18.000
(preferred)Experience in configuring, defining and implementing
SOP'sRequired Training/Certifications: Certificate in Occupational
Health and SafetyRequired Computer and Software Skills: Proficient
in MS Office and Google software programs: Excel, PPT, Word,
G-Drive Knowledge of document management softwares
(preferred)Additional Requirements:Demonstrate a commitment to
communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and
environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote
a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.Successful
candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of
Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including
but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear
respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets
the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit
tests.Sound knowledge of H&S principles, policies, procedures
and regulations. Sound knowledge of business operating processes
and procedures. Sound working knowledge of federal/state
legislation per MSHA/WSIA/OHSA. Must provide honest, objective
feedback to management.Building effective teamsInfluencing
othersCustomer focusDecision QualityAction
orientedApproachabilityTime managementManagement through
systemsWhat we Offer...Competitive salary based on experience and
qualificationsGenerous Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysDress for your
day policyHolistic health & well-being programs for physical,
mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and
benefits to help focus on staying well through education and
preventionMedical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
coverageHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSAs) for health and dependent CareVision and other voluntary
benefits and discountsRetirement Savings - Choose from 401(k)
pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savingsPaid Parental Leave (Maternity
& Paternity)Educational Assistance Program#SalaryUS
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