Safety Manager

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Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of construction materials, and construction/paving services in the United States. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the Preferred Materials Region has facilities throughout the State of Florida, as well as Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Companies within the Preferred Region are leading providers of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregate materials, hot mix and warm mix asphalt, as well as design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects.

Preferred is committed to being a great place to work, and to attracting and retaining exceptional employees. We promote a strong safety culture, and have dedicated professionals who are focused on their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.

Safety Managers provide internal consulting services, activities, actions and leadership in support of our company’scontinuous improvement in the areas of environmental, health and safety. It is expected that the Safety Manager will perform at the highest levels of professionalism and support the efforts of all levels of leadership. Safety Managersshould prioritize safety of themselves and others, foster teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.

• Provide safety training, oversight and compliance support to the Concrete line of business.
• Assist in maintaining safety compliance and awareness through frequent, regular and ongoing site visits. Utilize these site visits to collaborate with local leadership. and employees in addressing safety issues and promoting a culture of care.
• Train and assist management in developing Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), Human Performance, investigations of incidents/injuries, and proper coaching of employees for safety-related incidents.
• Assist in the safety oversight of contractors, including qualification, insurance requirements and oversight ofhigh hazard work (i.e. trenching & excavation, work at elevations, exposure to traffic, etc.).
• Participate in safety pre-planning of large projects.
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of developing and sharing best practices throughout our facilities.
• Support Safety/Event Learning Teams (SLT/ELT) and other safety problem solving endeavors and develop future leaders of these teams so they can self-facilitate and perpetuate the learning process.
• Assist management in their establishment of appropriate systems to procure Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) and appropriate safety supplies for specific tasks and activities.
• Provide oversight and coordination of substance abuse testing in accordance with Group policies.
• Initiation of conservative first aid for resolution of symptoms and/or recommendation for further evaluation by an occupational health physician. Assist managers in the assignment of appropriate light or modified dutywork.
• Consultation with physicians, nurses, or case managers and insurance claims adjusters on behalf of the employer/employee in professionally handling all facets of injury management, Worker’s Compensationclaims, and communication.
• Provide oversight of driver safety training, coaching and motor carrier compliance efforts (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and consult with other HR, EHS & CRH/AMAT department members to develop new safety initiatives, objectives and best practices.
• Assist management, Group counsel and insurance professionals in defending the Group against claims andlawsuits to effectively defend against unreasonable demands and/or resolving matters requiring reasonableresolution.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be willing to work…