Health and Safety Manager Requisition ID: 13425 Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 Pay Type: Salary Travel Requirement: <10% **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities. Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region. The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop. Description: **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Health and Safety Manager is responsible ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at the plant. The role entails overseeing safety activities, ensuring strict adherence to Holcim Safety Standards, and managing contractors to ensure they comply with safety regulations. **WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH** + Provide strong leadership in promoting a safety-first culture among all project personnel. Lead by example by adhering to safety standards and practices. + Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. + Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance. Identify areas of improvement and work on continuous safety enhancement. + Conduct pre-construction safety meetings with contractors and subcontractors and manage and oversee contractors' field activities. + Perform comprehensive risk assessments for all project activities. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks. Regularly assess the effectiveness of risk control measures. + Enforce incident reporting and investigation process as per Holcim standards. Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and incidents. Develop corrective action plans and monitor their implementation to prevent recurrence. + Develop, communicate, and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to ensure readiness for emergencies. Collaborate with local emergency services and authorities as needed. + Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including incidents, inspections, and training. + Identify training needs and provide or facilitate training to ensure all personnel are adequately prepared for their roles. + Stay current with new safety technologies and methodologies. + Establish effective communication channels for safety and environmental matters. + Collaborate closely with employees, stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure alignment with safety and environmental objectives. + 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. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** **Education:** Associate's degree or 3 years of equivalent experience **Additional Education Preferred:** Bachelor's degree **Required Work Experience:** Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industrial construction field. **Required Training/Certifications:** OHSA Training **Required Computer and Software Skills:** Google Documents, SAP, MS Office, Google Email, Excel, Word **Additional Requirements:** + Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations. + Exceptional leadership and communication skills. + Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. + Ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams. + Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in safety performance. + 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. **WHAT WE OFFER** + Competitive salary + Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings + Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance + Holistic Health & Well-being programs + Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care + Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts + Paid time off & paid holidays + Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) + Educational Assistance Program + Dress for your day **YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE** At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. Click to view Company Benefits Overview (https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/65809a03/43b9d8dc-3fe7-4a1c-98be-1.png) In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. **Nearest Major Market:** Gary **Nearest Secondary Market:** Chicago