Assistant Safety Manager

Job ID:  517563

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Position Overview

Partner with the Division Safety Manager to establish and develop a culture of safety. Provide technical and compliance expertise to the field employees in terms of good safety habits and provide direction and skills for a safe work environment. Work closely with other safety managers and supervisory personnel to achieve goals and support the safety of each of the company’s business units.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Motivate behavior change and create a proactive approach and culture to safety within assigned region and throughout all companies;

· Partner with business unit leadership to drive proper safe behavior and strong safety culture;

· Comply with federal, state and local safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations; advising management on needed actions;

· Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections, reporting statistics and counseling managers and employees;

· Responsible for timely reporting of all safety incidents in accordance with CRH standards;

· Ensure accident investigations are conducted and maintain the appropriate records. Assist in determining action required in order to eliminate causes and follow-up to ensure action is taken;

· Conduct inspections and industrial hygiene audits for assigned locations;

· Act as a consultant and resource to executives, managers, supervisors, and hourly employees by providing insight and direction on matters relating to safety incidents or preventable solutions

· Responsible for ensuring required trainings are conducted for managers and employees; will facilitate training as well;

· Assist with insurance company loss control/safety consulting services to support and improve the Company’s safety process;

· Carry out all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner;

· Work with government and regulatory agencies – OSHA, MSHA, DOT, etc. during site inspections in all matters relating to safety;

· Create clear and concise reports using Microsoft applications and other company computer programs;

· Responsible for the post-accident collection process of the Drug-Free Workplace Program;

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Other Requirements:

· Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.

· Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

· Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.

· Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.

· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

· Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred along with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a safety management role; experience in the construction materials industry desired but not required; Instruction Certifications in OSHA and MSHA training preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Walking up to ten miles per day, occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and traveling over irregular terrain. Functions also usually involve frequent sitting and standing. Performance of some tasks or operation of some equipment may require motor coordination, finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination and color discrimination.

Individuals must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to the health safety of the individual or to others.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, dust, irritants, chemicals, and noise.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently very loud and may require protective equipment.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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!

The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability