Regional Health and Safety Manager - West

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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

Regional Health and Safety Manager - West

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the EHS & Sustainability Director and in collaboration with other functions, the Regional HS Manager supports all aspects of the Imerys Safety System and HS regulatory compliance. The position will also deploy and drive group strategic initiatives that reduce or eliminate risk and continually improve HS performance. This role will lead the HS programs across multiple operations located in Western USA.

Location: Lompoc, CA

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. .

• 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.

• Lead Pre and Post Incident Learning Teams.

• 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, and California HS laws).

• Manages workers compensation process, reports, etc. for the Region to include workers in the States of California and Washington..

• 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