Safety Supervisor

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.

We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Supervisor will provide direct Health and Safety leadership to the Lowell plant. This role may also provide H&S support to other Minerals plants and terminals and participate on the H&S audit team.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Health and Safety

• Responsible for compliance with MSHA regulations including employee training, delivery, and documentation:
• Maintain records in accordance with company/location policy.
• Lead on all accident and incident investigations for facilities in area of responsibility.
• Assist Health and Safety with reports to Workers’ Compensation and monitor Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Assist Health and Safety in the completion and submittal of any company, local, state or federal agency reports.
• Provide the necessary documentation to Regional Safety& Health  Manager and Plant Manager to demonstrate personnel training
• Train employees on relevant procedures, practices, and regulations
• Support site contractor audit process.
• Participate and be a leader in Plant and Regional Safety projects and supporting efforts.
• Develop a system to periodically review and audit health and safety programs.
• Perform and assist in the development of Job Safety Analysis and work with site managers to develop safe and compliant work procedures
• Provide front end input for safety and compliance on all capital projects, equipment or process changes.
• Ensure compliance and maintenance of company/site Industrial Hygiene program.
• Create best practices for safety protocol implementation and follow up.
• Manage all site safety functions including walking with MSHA and conducting site specific training
• Maintain all site safety documentation
• Arrange/hold annual MSHA refresher training as appropriate
• Hold safety meetings as appropriate

Safety Program

• Perform routine inspections of site and equipment
• Coordinate safety recognition programs for consistency
• Develop a system to periodically review and audit health and safety programs
• Coordinate safety committee functions
• Develop and assist in delivering routine safety meetings.
• Perform / Assist in the development of Task Training checklist and work with managers to develop safe and compliant work procedures.
• Oversee site Safety Management System.

Assist/Manage the analysis of compliance programs and develop best practices.

• Provide front end input for safety and compliance on all capital projects, equipment or process changes.
• Ensure compliance and maintenance of company/site safety procedures.
• Implement and audit company safety standards
• Maintain site files including MSHA and safety records, and personnel files
• Pull and report working hours for MSHA reporting using SAP

Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective communicator to articulate a given situation ensuring positive customer satisfaction.
• Knowledgeable of state and federal laws, regulations, and agencies (MSHA, DOT), the regulatory process, and the procedure for obtaining information is preferred. 
• Ability to influence change with key personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Extremely dependable. The time-sensitive nature of the position requires excellent attendance and complete customer focus.
• Behavioral competencies include tolerance for stress, practical learning, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, planning and organizing.
• Knowledge of SAP, CRM, SRM, VIM, Microsoft Office, background experience with work processing, document control, administration, preparation of spreadsheets, graphs and charts and presentation skills.
• Ability to reach deadlines and multi-task.
• Advanced spelling and grammar skills, as well as phone skills and organizational skills
• Must be able to demonstrate strong typing skills and adaptability to changing environment.  
• Flexible schedule to accommodate the business’ needs.  Ability to overtime and/or weekend coverage in some circumstances or any day of the week
• Good organizational and detail skills are required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times. 
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs. 
• Multi-tasking capability

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in a office environment generally but will have some responsibilities in the plant as well.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to travel up to 10% as needed

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma, GED Equivalent.  Administrative training or certification and/or AA degree in Health and Safety, business, management, English, HR, related field and/or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.

PREFFERED EDUCATION:

• BS degree in Health and Safety, Management, English, Business or HR or administrative related field.undefined

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 2-4 years of progressive operations safety support responsibilities in a manufacturing, shipping or mining environment. Proven ability of supporting multiple groups within an organization is required. Strong sense of confidentiality and handling sensitive information is required. 

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years previous Health and Safety, customer service, operations, and quality experience in a manufacturing or mining environment.

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.

Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a core part of who we are.

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