Overview:
Ready Mix Company is seeking a Director of Safety to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, MSHA, and EPA regulations while promoting a culture of safety across all divisions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the safety team supporting plant and fleet operations companywide.
- Promote safety awareness and accountability across all locations.
- Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance partners, and safety consultants.
- Analyze safety data to identify risks and implement preventive solutions.
- Maintain company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Participate in industry safety organizations and stay current with best practices.
- Foster open communication and continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Compile safety metrics for job prequalification and performance reporting.
- Collaborate with leadership on annual safety goals and trend analysis.
- Manage fleet safety and compliance programs for all ready-mix and support vehicles.
- Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations, including drug and alcohol testing.
- Oversee driver orientation, refresher, and defensive driving programs.
- Lead accident investigations, preventability reviews, and corrective actions.
- Manage the dashcam coaching program for accountability and performance tracking.
- Coordinate incident reporting and insurance claims with carriers.
- Partner with the Fleet Manager to ensure vehicle inspections and repairs meet standards.
- Oversee CDL training, onboarding, and annual driver certification.
- Lead preconstruction safety planning to identify and mitigate risks before pours.
- Direct companywide safety and health programs to meet all regulatory requirements.
- Oversee OSHA, MSHA, and job-specific certification programs.
- Conduct audits, policy reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement monthly safety training and ensure compliance tracking.
- Manage the PPE program and ensure proper usage and training.
- Manage stormwater, air, and other environmental permits.
- Conduct facility inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive safety and compliance experience, preferably within construction, transportation, or ready-mix operations.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and MSHA regulations.
- Proven ability to lead safety teams and manage multi-location safety and compliance programs.
- Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Experience managing insurance claims, accident investigations, and regulatory reporting.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly between company locations.
- Professional safety certifications such as OSHA 30, MSHA Competent Person, or CSP/CHST preferred.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and background check.
