Safety Manager

Title: Safety Manager

Location: Tijeras NM

Salary: $105k-$125k

Bonus: 10%

Relocation Package: Yes

Industry: Mining / Aggregates

Reporting to the Safety Director and working closely with plant leadership, this role serves as the on‑site safety expert responsible for driving a strong safety culture, reducing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll work directly with employees in the field, provide coaching, and support continuous improvement in safety performance.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for safety programs, regulatory interpretation, and policy development
• Lead and support initiatives that reduce serious injury and fatality exposure
• Manage compliance with safety standards and oversee field verification of critical controls
• Deliver new‑hire orientations, monthly safety meetings, and ongoing training
• Monitor adherence to safety procedures and report gaps to leadership
• Coordinate communication of safety information across the site
• Partner with management to establish safety goals, metrics, and improvement plans
• Support incident prevention efforts and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Participate in and help lead the site Safety Committee
• Maintain a strong presence in the field, building relationships and reinforcing safe work practices

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience leading safety programs in a heavy industrial or mining environment
• 2+ years of MSHA‑related experience strongly preferred
• Training or experience in dust/silica and noise sampling is a plus
• Minimal travel required, with occasional visits to other sites as needed

We offer competitive benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, disability plans, and a 401(k).