Safety Manager - Parsippany, NJ

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.

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across Tilcon New York operations. This role serves as a strategic business partner to Operations, working collaboratively across multiple lines of business, sites, and functional teams to foster a strong, proactive safety culture.

The Safety Manager balances visible field leadership with program management, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving practical, operations-focused solutions that protect employees, contractors, and the environment.

(Essential Duties and Functions)

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Act as a visible safety leader across multiple facilities, reinforcing accountability and shared ownership of safety outcomes.
• Partner with operations leaders and frontline teams to integrate safety into daily work planning and execution.
• Promote a culture where safety is a core value and operational excellence is achieved without compromise.
• Support and reinforce CRH Life Saving Rules and all corporate safety initiatives.

Business Partnership & Operations Support

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Environmental teams to identify risks and implement effective controls.
• Provide practical, field-based guidance to address hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Participate in operational planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments across multiple lines of business.
• Support leaders in understanding their safety responsibilities and building strong safety leadership capability.

Program Management & Compliance

• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of safety programs including, but not limited to:
• Injury and illness prevention
• Ergonomics
• Chemical and hazardous materials safety
• Contractor safety
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, MSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required safety records and documentation, including OSHA logs, incident investigations, SDSs, and chemical inventories.
• Represent the organization during regulatory inspections, audits, and corporate reviews; lead corrective action planning and closure.
• Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Analyze safety performance data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and improve overall safety performance.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for employees and leaders, including new hire onboarding and refresher training.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site engagements that encourage participation and open communication.
• Support development of safety awareness and competency at all levels of the organization.

Team & Talent Development

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for safety staff, as applicable.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of safety talent.
• Foster an environment of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Varies duties as per requested by management.

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

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (safety, environmental, engineering, or related field…