Job Description
Health and Safety Manager Location:
Lompoc, CA (100% On-Site) Job Type:
Full-time, Exempt Salary:
$130,000 - $150,000 / year commensurate with experience About the Role Are you a safety professional who thrives on being out in the field, working hand-in-hand with operations, and driving a true culture of safety? Imerys is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Health and Safety Manager to lead H&S programs at our Lompoc operation. Reporting directly to the EHS Director for the USA & Canada, you will be the driving force behind regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous safety performance improvement. Managing a dedicated team of two H&S professionals (a Specialist and a Technician), you will spend roughly 80% of your time directly on-site in our industrial minerals processing plant and mining environment, establishing a vital visible leadership presence. Why Join Imerys? Impactful Leadership:
Manage and mentor an active, site-level H&S team. Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy competitive health insurance coverage, life/disability insurance, a robust 401(k) match savings plan, and holiday/paid time off. Stability & Growth:
Join a leading global industrial minerals company committed to operational excellence and employee well-being. Key Responsibilities Field Presence & Engagement:
Spend 80% of your time in the plant/mine environment. Work closely with operations, maintenance, and frontline teams to identify hazards, improve work practices, and reinforce safety expectations. Regulatory Compliance:
Oversee, prepare, and submit all safety and environmental reports and permits in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and California H&S laws. Workforce Engagement & Influence:
Partner collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams, using strong field leadership to influence without authority and engage the hourly workforce in proactive safety initiatives. Training & Development:
Oversee and coordinate mandated safety training (OSHA, MSHA Part 48, state, and local), ensuring site managers, supervisors, and coordinators are continuously up-to-date. Incident Investigation & Audits:
Facilitate post-incident reviews, support root-cause analysis, lead site audits, and meticulously track the implementation of corrective actions. Agency & Stakeholder Relations:
Manage and maintain excellent working relationships with local, county, state, and federal regulatory bodies. Oversee contractor safety management and the workers' compensation process. Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree is required (a technical discipline such as Environmental, Health, Safety, or a related field is preferred). Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of dedicated Safety and Health experience within heavy industrial environments (e.g., mining, heavy construction, oil/gas, automotive, concrete, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing). Supervisory Leadership:
At least 3 years of direct supervisory or team management experience. Core Technical Competency:
Deep regulatory exposure to OSHA and DOT frameworks. Proven Soft Skills:
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and a proven track record of successfully engaging an hourly, frontline workforce. Physical & Environmental Demands:
This role requires working 80% of the time in an active industrial plant/mine setting. Activities include climbing stairs/ladders, hiking site terrain, and working near heavy mining equipment, confined spaces, and hot processing machinery. Up to 10% travel required to other Imerys locations and professional conferences. Pay:
$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the US? EX:
H1B, OPT, F1, EAD, etc. Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Experience:
heavy industrial health & safety: 10 years (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Lompoc, CA 93437: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person
