Safety Manager

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947

D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint. 

General Summary

The position is responsible for developing, administering and managing the Safety and Health Management System and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of Dickerson & Bowen’s work, to allow for a best-in-class safety program, in pursuit of continuous safety improvement. This position calls Brookhaven, Mississippi home, which is located an hour from Jackson, Mississippi, the state capital!

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Partner with Company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
• Administer and manage compliance with the Company’s Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.  
• Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.
• Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees. 
• Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protecting Company interests. 
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures. 
• Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
• Drive a cultural shift towards a proactive safety mindset, emphasizing employee engagement and accountability
• Build strong relationships with employees across the business at all levels to promote a collaborative approach to safety

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred
• PHR certification desired

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Ability to develop and implement effective safety programs
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and think analytically
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

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 talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to outside working conditions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Valid state issued driver’s license and ability to drive
• Travel may be required
• Bi-lingual preferred

We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! 

 

It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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 Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.