Health & Safety Manager

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Health & Safety Manager

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the EHS Director-USA & Canada, and in alignment with site leadership, the Health and Safety Manager leads Health and Safety programs for the Lompoc operation.  This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, risk reduction and continuous improvement in site safety performance. The position is based in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Location: On-Site at our Imerys Facility in Sylacauga, AL

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Become a subject matter expert of Imerys’ protocols concerning environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety programs and procedures, and support site interpretation and implementation.

• Oversee the coordination and maintenance of site Industrial Hygiene and Safety programs. 

• Maintain a strong field presence and work closely with operations, maintenance, and employees to identify hazards, improve work practices and reinforce site safety expectations.

• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents.

• Oversees, prepares, maintains and submits all safety and environmental reports and permits in a timely manner in accordance with Federal, State, and Local H&S regulations.

• Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by MSHA, OSHA, state or local regulatory agencies and provides continuous training for Site Coordinators, Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers and others.

• Support the development, planning, delivery and review of HS training.

• Lead and participate in site audits and inspections and support tracking and implementation of corrective actions.

• Facilitate post incident reviews and employee discussions to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen safe work practices.

• Support  contractor safety management processes, including onboarding, compliance verification, and field oversight. 

• Work closely with peers, Regional and Site Management to develop, implement, measure, and monitor the success of HS in their respective region.

• Manages & maintains the relationship with all applicable regulatory bodies (e.g. county, state, federal)

• Maintains and ensures current working knowledge of Federal, State and local safety, environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., MSHA, OSHA).

• Manages workers compensation process, reports, etc. 

Skills and Attributes Requirements:

• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.

• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees. 

• Strong understanding of Federal and State Safety regulations and maintaining compliance. 

• Diligently meet regulatory deadlines. 

• Experience improving safety performance through employee engagement, risk reduction, and operational discipline.

• Excels at the development of clear, concise, and effective procedures and work instructions. 

• Demonstrated experience with the implementation and sustainment of HS programs

• Ability to work effectively across site, regional and global teams while supporting HS processes and initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage parallel projects with multiple moving pieces independently or with a team

• Excellent people skills and ability to align people and resources toward organizational success.

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills

• Experience in interacting with and influencing all levels of an organization

• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree, appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Health, Safety, or related area) preferred.

• Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in Safety and Health roles in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

• Professional Licenses: HS certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are preferred.

• Preferred: Previous experience working at a Part 48 MSHA Site.

Required Activities

1. 60% in an industrial minerals processing plant or a mine environment

2. 40% in an office type environment

Physical activities may involve climbing stairs or ladders, hiking, working near chemicals, Heavy Mining Equipment, water bodies, confined spaces, and hot equipment.

Travel: Up to 10% travel to other IMERYS locations and professional meetings. 

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.