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Director of Safety

CRH
Full-time
On-site
Florida, United States

 

 


Job ID:  520784

 

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

 

Director of Safety – A Leadership Role with Real Influence and Growth
 
Build the safety vision. Develop leaders. Shape the future of our Concrete business.  This role is designed for a safety professional who’s ready to step into true organizational leadership. As the Director of Safety, you won’t just manage programs — you’ll mentor regional safety managers, influence senior operations leaders, and drive a culture of safety excellence that strengthens our entire business.
If you’re looking for a role where your ideas matter, your leadership is visible, and your work directly impacts people, performance, and long‑term strategy, this is the opportunity to grow your career while growing others.
 
Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
 
What You’ll Lead
 
Developing People & Building a Strong Safety Bench
  • Coach, mentor, and elevate regional Safety Managers, helping them grow into stronger leaders and strategic partners.
  • Create a culture of continuous learning through training, coaching, and shared best practices.
  • Empower teams to take ownership of safety performance and develop their own leadership capabilities.
Driving Safety Strategy & Organizational Impact
  • Partner with business and HR leadership to shape safety strategy for the Concrete line of business.
  • Influence decision‑making at the highest levels by using data, KPIs, and insights to guide operational improvements.
  • Lead cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen safety culture and support long‑term business goals.
Owning Key Programs & Compliance Excellence
  • Design and oversee Company, DOT, and OSHA safety training programs that build capability across the organization.
  • Lead the Silica, HAZCOM, Hearing Conservation, and Respiratory Protection programs with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ensure full compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and internal standards while identifying opportunities to exceed expectations.
Incident Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Guide teams through incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
  • Enhance tools and processes that track and analyze KPIs, using insights to drive proactive safety planning.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including the Incident Log and Risk‑Connect entries.
Cross‑Functional Influence & External Partnerships
  • Collaborate with Fit For Work, insurance loss control partners, and internal stakeholders to strengthen safety outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships across operations, HR, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and shared accountability.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or related field — or equivalent experience.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant safety leadership experience, ideally in a multi‑site or industrial environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
  • A leadership mindset: ethical, analytical, decisive, and committed to developing others.
  • Flexibility to travel and support operations as needed.
  • A deep commitment to safety and a professional, respectful approach in all interactions.
Why This Role Accelerates Your Career
  • High visibility with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
  • Direct influence on safety strategy, culture, and operational performance.
  • Leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and building a safety team.
  • Opportunity to innovate and shape programs that impact the entire region.
  • A platform for advancement within a large, growing organization.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

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.

 

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!

 

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

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.