About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/f4aec4f4-dbdc-4bfc-8765-3.jpg "></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 522743</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To learn more about us go to <a title="" href="www.ashgrove.com " target="_self">www.ashgrove.com </a></span></p> <p> </p><div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Family Culture – We treat our team like family </strong></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generous Paid Time Off </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">11 Paid Holidays per year </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>401k with 5% company match & profit sharing </strong></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunities for Internal Mobility </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professional Development Opportunities<strong> </strong></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Training Provided </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employee Assistance Program </strong></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Company Paid Life Insurance </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Short- & Long-Term Disability </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more! </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunities for Community Engagement </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Potential Relocation Packages </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Summary:</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Safety Manager assists in the administration of the safety program intended to reduce or eliminate industrial injuries or illnesses or losses from equipment or property damage, and promotes plant operation in accordance with federal and state safety laws and regulations. This position promotes a favorable safety and health image to the community.</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What you’ll be contributing:</strong> </span></p> </div> <div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Works toward compliance with federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accompanies inspectors during inspections and maintains all required records regarding safety activities.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Serves as the liaison between the plant and safety regulatory agencies in coordination with corporate safety personnel. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Administers safety training and awareness programs for employees in an effort to prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, equipment, and property damage, increase awareness of safety risks, and promote compliance with safety regulations and programs.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assists corporate safety personnel in the development of plant training and awareness programs as appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Works with supervisors to develop plant safety procedures for their work areas and assists in ensuring that they are consistently followed.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Administers the fire protection program. Coordinates the inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Makes recommendations for the purchase of safety equipment including safety shoes/boots, glasses, and first-aid supplies. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Oversees the activities of Safety Committee meetings at the plant and provides recommendations as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts monthly mass safety meetings at the plant.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts or coordinates annual MSHA 8-hour refresher training for all plant personnel.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assists plant supervisors in the performance of weekly tailgate safety meetings, providing guidance on topics and attending when schedule allows.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Administers Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) at the plant, provides monthly plant management updates and conducts mentored observations with trained observers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts in-house inspections to recognize and eliminate at-risk conditions and practices.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts industrial hygiene testing, including noise and dust surveys, and enters data into the company database.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Investigates occupational injuries, illnesses, equipment, and property damage in cooperation with the workers' compensation insurance carrier. When needed, conducts root-cause incident investigations using Taproot methodologies.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintains all proper records regarding plant injuries, illnesses, and property and equipment damage.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures plant responsiveness to emergencies ranging in severity from minor first-aid to lifethreatening emergency procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts or coordinates MSHA Part 46 (which can include New Miner, Experienced Miner, Task, Refresher, and Site-Specific Hazard Awareness), first-aid, and CPR training for plant employees on a regular basis.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Trains employees in the use of Safety in Motion High Five Techniques to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for implementation and maintaining plant personnel health and safety training records.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Human Performance – support the human performance initiative to improve safety and operational performance</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Risk Assessment – ensure that each task that involves a Risk that Kills has a risk assessment completed; ensure that employees have tools for completing field-level risk assessments (e.g. use of Hazard Recognition Plus or HRP) for daily tasks and job assignments.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Risk Tolerance – ensure that existing and newly hired employees receive training in risk tolerance and apply those principles in the performance of daily work</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Life-Saving Rules – know, understand and ensure adherence by employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors to the Life-Saving Rules</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Additional duties as assigned by supervisor</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>To succeed in this position, you will need:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">4 year/bachelors degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, or related field is required</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum 3 years of experience in the safety and health field in a cement, mining, or related industry.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficient in effective written English, verbal communication, and listening skills </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to use and maintain databases used to store MSHA citation records as well as industrial hygiene data, injury and incident investigation data, and behavioral safety observations.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must promote the use of The Health Bridge (nurse case management firm) and the company’s early return-to-work program, including the use of Bridge Assignments. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must maintain personal proficiency level by attending appropriate professional development courses.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work with company and plant policies and objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to refer to manager or corporate director of health and safety when clarification or interpretation of organization policy is needed.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What’s next for you? </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. </em></span></p> </div> </div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>