Safety Director - Parsippany, NJ at Tilcon New York, Inc in parsippany, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job ID: 504771

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants. Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania. Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Overview and Impact
The Safety Director will handle all health and safety compliance efforts as well as maintain and establish processes and procedures to ensure the safety of our personnel and the environment. This position will be responsible for identifying training needs and developing training programs for employees. In addition they will work with business leaders and other key stakeholders to identify skill- and capability-building aligned with the company's strategy.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Partner
  
  
  • Oversees the development, planning, and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures (chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention, and building safety) within the region.
  
  
  • Work alongside operation leaders to create and sustain a culture that values safety and environmental stewardship.
  
  
  • Ensures appropriate root cause analysis and corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist.
  
  
  • Conducts or directs facility inspections to identify potentially hazardous conditions and to ensure facility and procedural compliance with applicable regulations; recommends/implements appropriate corrective actions.
  
  
  • Represents sites during regulatory inspections and during routine periodic corporate audits. Prepares and executes action plan to close audit findings.
  
  
  • Maintains all required records applicable to safety, health and environmental compliance, up to but not limited to OSHA 300 Logs, MSHA specific standards, Incident Root Cause Investigations, SDS's, and chemical inventory.
  
  
  • Conducts annual training and development needs assessment, with an increased focus on hourly employees and new hires.
  
  
  • Create training strategies, initiatives, and materials and leads the development, execution, and measurement of skill- and capability-building programs.
  
  
  • Develop a sustainable business model that supports cross-training for front-line employees.
  
  
  • Contact and utilize outside vendors and resources as needed based on gaps.
  
  
  • Maintain a database of all training materials.
  
  
  • Partner with business leaders, HR and other key stakeholders to drive training and development agendas.
  
  
  
  

• Leader
  
  
  • Manages the safety team for multiple facilities.
  
  
  • Serves as point of contact and subject matter expert for emergency personnel.
  
  
  • Leads job hazard evaluations to assess employee health and safety risks and develop appropriate improvement plans.
  
  
  • Acts as liaison with CRH and drives all CRH Safety initiatives throughout the organization.
  
  
  • Ensure that all CRH Life Saving Rules are followed.
  
  
  
  

• Developer of Talent
  
  
  • Support the recruitment, development and diversity of current and future talent.
  
  
  • Promote ongoing coaching and feedback. Enhance and broaden skills.
  
  
  • Develop and maintain an environment that encourages excellence, accountability, communication, as well as personal development and growth, for all Safety employees
  
  
  • Additional duties as requested by management.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Required Education/Experience/Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.E) from a four-year college or university (safety related focus preferred) with 8+ years of practical work experience.


• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in company policies, including, but not limited to wearing PPE.


• Travel to various work sites and out of state travel is required.


• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.


• Strong skills with Microsoft Office and the ability to rapidly learn different software applications.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.


• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing schedules and projects.


• Strong ability to research data to support regulatory requirements.


• Models professional and courteous attitude and behavior to all, supporting the company's mission and objectives.


• Ability to interact with vendors, plant employees and different levels of management.


• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors as needed.

Preferred Education/Experience/Knowledge

• OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926 and MSHA regulation knowledge preferred


• Safety field and facilitation experience preferred


• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.


• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.

Perks/Benefits/Comp Range

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary starting at $115,000, with bonus

• Annual Bonus Potential


• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription


• $1,000 Referral Bonuses


• Profit Sharing


• Paid Time Off, Holidays


• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Short- & Long-Term Disability


• Opportunities for Internal Mobility


• Professional Development Opportunities


• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!


• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is required to remain stationary and move for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee will continuously utilize fine motor, repetitive motions, and move left and right. They will frequently reach, lower oneself to the floor, rise to a higher position, and drive. They will ascend/descend catwalks and ladders. They will frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job , employees are frequently exposed to noise, moving parts and heavy equipment, dust, high heat, and are expected to work with others . They will occasionally work in hot weather, cold weather, wet weather, humid weather, and /or muddy conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Competencies

• People, Character, Performance, Innovation - formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon's core values.


• Attracts Top Talent - Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.


• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.


• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.


• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.


• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.


• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.


• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.


• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.


• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.


• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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