Area Safety Manager
Company websiteheidelbergmaterials.com (Heidelberg Materials, opens in new tab)
Base salary $120,950 to $161,257
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Westchester, IL
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- LocationWestchester, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support safety initiatives across multiple operations to promote a strong safety-first culture.
- Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to employees and managers on safety programs, policies, and best practices.
- Analyze safety performance data and develop strategies that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.
What Are We Looking For
- Experience supporting safety in aggregates, mining, construction materials, cement, ready-mix, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Skilled in conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements in safety performance.
Work Environment
- Frequent travel within the assigned area to support multiple operations and business locations.
- Work performed in office, plant, quarry, and field environments with regular exposure to operational settings.
- Must be able to navigate active industrial work areas and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Position requires flexibility to respond to operational needs and safety-related matters as necessary.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.
Source: Heidelberg Materials on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($120,950) is above 61% of the 113 Public Safety & Protection roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $112,556; the middle half runs from $109,000 to $128,473.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingArea Safety Manager$120,950 to $161,257
Area Safety Manager$120,950 to $161,257
Electrical Maintenance Manager$120,950 to $161,257
Senior Strategy & Development Analyst$120,950 to $161,257
Assistant Cement Plant ManagerFrom $123,660
Senior Area Operations Manager$125,190 to $166,917
Plant Manager$109,950 to $146,597
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Area Safety Manager (this listing) | $120,950 - $161,257 |
| Area Safety Manager | $120,950 - $161,257 |
| Electrical Maintenance Manager | $120,950 - $161,257 |
| Senior Strategy & Development Analyst | $120,950 - $161,257 |
| Assistant Cement Plant Manager | From $123,660 |
| Senior Area Operations Manager | $125,190 - $166,917 |
| Plant Manager | $109,950 - $146,597 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-26
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Westchester, IL
Pay Range: $120,950.00 – $161,256.66
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.