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Job Title: Regional Safety Manager

Why consider a career at MLC?

MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.

+ Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation

+ Safety and sustainability are top priorities

+ Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing

+ Great development and advancement opportunities

+ Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

About the Job

The purpose of this position is to execute Mississippi Lime Company’s (MLC) safety systems and culture. The Regional Safety Manager serves as the subject matter expert for all health and safety related issues at MLC’s sites in their region. Understand and assist in the development, execution, and measurement of safety goals, metrics and KPI’s. Work with and assist other members of the safety & health department, as needed.

+ Responsible for all aspects of safety for MLC Trucking and MLC personnel, process, transportation, contractor/construction, and security activities. Recommend measures to protect workers from potential work hazards.

+ Leadership of Safety Management Systems implementation. Development of defenses for high priority risks, risk ranking of major tasks (aspects and impacts). Investigate all injury/illness and non-injury incidents to determine root causes and follow up as necessary. Assist with the Worker’s Compensation process as necessary involving providing medical care and documentation as needed.

+ Develop and create safety policies, procedures, and standards as well as conduct or coordinate training. Implement and administer safety audit protocol. Follow up and close any findings or action items. Reliably maintain core processes through the broad engagement of the workforce in safety management. Update and create new hire onboarding and training processes. Assist in the training of new hires and distribution of appropriate PPE

+ Leadership of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) across all facilities and employee engagement for safety improvement. Through Learning Teams, execute outstanding response and corrections to significant deviations/errors and preventive actions to reduce the likelihood and/or impact of future incidents. Develop and implement annual safety improvement plans. Facilitate HOP training to the organization. Compile, analyze, and interpret safety statistical data related to audits and occupational incidents.

+ Collaborate with MLC Safety and other MLC/ MLC Trucking leaders in the relentless pursuit of performance excellence in accordance with MLC Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

+ Provide guidance and ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT (focus on FMCSA).

+ Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities, as needed.

Required Qualifications

+ Education: Required BS in Occupational Health & Safety or proven responsibility of managing the safety process at multiple locations. Safety certification a plus.

+ Experience: Required 5-7 years Occupational Safety in Transportation /Logistics, mining, or in Chemical Manufacturing. Multi-location responsibility. Fall Protection, Training, Safety Meetings, Auditing/Inspections, Pressurized systems. Mine Safety / MSHA experience preferred. MSHA Training Instructor Certification (IS, IU) a plus.

+ Certifications: Current OSHA 501 certified preferred. Current Smith System Driver Trainer preferred. Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

+ Skills: Attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, web-based safety data systems like KPA. Practical proficiency in Industrial Hygiene sampling and monitoring.

+ Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication with personnel at all levels of the organization. Ability to multitask by being able to balance and prioritize multiple projects at any given time

+ Behaviors: Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Collaborates, Instills Trust, Values Differences, Decision Quality, Cultivates Innovation, Self-Development, Tech Savvy, and Optimizes Work Practices.

+ Travel: Travel to other MLC locations at 35-55%.

The Fine Print

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job .

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About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .

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