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Heidelberg Materials

Global producer of cement, aggregates, concrete

Area Safety Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWestchester, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience supporting safety in aggregates, mining, construction materials, cement, ready-mix, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
  • Skill in conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements in safety performance.
  • Ability to navigate active industrial work areas and utilize required personal protective equipment.
  • Flexibility to respond to operational needs and safety-related matters as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support safety initiatives across multiple operations to promote a strong safety-first culture.
  • Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to employees and managers on safety programs, policies, and best practices.
  • Analyze safety performance data and develop strategies that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.
  • Travel frequently within the assigned area to support multiple operations and business locations.
  • Work in office, plant, quarry, and field environments, with regular exposure to operational settings.

About the Company

Heidelberg Materials

Global producer of cement, aggregates, concrete

Heidelberg Materials produces cement, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt at scale across 50+ countries with about 3,000 sites and over 51,000 employees. It runs the full value chain from raw material extraction to finished products, controlling production and distribution for construction firms and individual builders. Its manufacturing and logistics operations, aided by digital tools, ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. The company differentiates itself through its global integration, broad material portfolio, and commitment to sustainability and digitalization, with goals of carbon neutrality and developing sustainable building solutions within a circular economy.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Heidelberg, Germany
Founded
1874

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