Head of Health and Safety

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United Statesthyssenkrupp Polysius North America Inc


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Management
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Human Resources
Salary range:$130,000 – $170,000 per year
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/08/04
Job number:US_RS_08534
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Position Overview:

The Head of Health & Safety is responsible for championing the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.’s health and safety initiatives. This individual is responsible for directing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for our employees in every field of our activity, from engineering to field service installations. This position requires an individual who will proactively seek new
approaches and innovations to root safety in every decision, design and execution made by our employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of OSH responsibilities pertaining to Offices, Inspections, Industrial Construction, Start up and Manufacturing processes for all Projects.
  • Ability to adapt thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. worldwide and regional OSH policies and procedures.
  • Oversees OSH compliance for all business of thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc.
    • Develop Site Specific Occupational Health and Safety programs based on the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. OSH Program Manual, client requirements, and functional operational needs.
    • Monitor and advise on technical and regulatory program requirements for occupational health and safety as needed to comply with OSHA, MSHA, and various other regulatory agencies.
    • Participate in regulatory inspections.
    • Communicate regulatory changes as required to all affected in the organization.
    • Coordinate appropriate responses to regulatory agencies.
    • Maintain all required Health and Safety files.
    • Perform and/or coordinate industrial hygiene programs and review results to ensure compliance with regulations.
    • Ensure that all work sites are current with the compliance of all site OSH requirements.
  • Lead the recruitment and hiring of site OSH personnel, responsible for all OSH field personnel.
  • Function as the main focal point for all OSH related issues during the development of projects.
  • Track and report all service/construction site OSH related efforts.
    • Review and align Client and Subcontractor safety programs for compliance and consistency.
    • Provide policies and procedure documentation for new projects as well as a general walkthrough of the jobsite areas.
    • Conduct on-site safety audits and correct unsafe work practices, behaviors, and conditions.
    • Interface with customer safety personnel regarding working conditions and address safety concerns with worksite supervisor.
    • Conduct formal incident investigations following all incidents to develop corrective actions and see through their execution. Provide incident related information to all affected parties onsite and within the thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. organization.
    • Manage required safety specific documentation before, during, and after a field service job and construction projects. Examples: required company safety training (orientations); MSHA required training; OSHA required training; Operator training/certifications; vehicle/equipment inspections.
  • Reinforce safety policies and procedures while providing feedback to encourage safety compliance.
    • Create structured employee safety practices regarding the use of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Assessments or other Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Work with each supervisor/crew to assess task hazards prior to commencement of work.
    • Monitor and analyze incident reports to develop appropriate action plans to ensure effective correction of safety issues.
    • Assist department managers, supervisors, and employees with creative approaches to implement safety initiatives.

Your profile

  • Work with Human Resources on OSH related topics.
    • Assist department supervisors to address workers compensation claims, Return-toWork, Restricted Duty programs, and substance abuse programs.
    • Assist the recording of Employee training history for improved utilization to include Medical Monitoring program.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the PPE requirements for field service operations and projects. Make recommendations to improve comfort, compliance, and effectiveness of PPE.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
  • Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or technical discipline; and 5 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

  • Must have at least 5 years of experience in an industrial evironment.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in a lead OSH role in a cement plant and/or a construction site.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of OSHA standards in construction and general industries.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of MSHA standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of and extensive field experience with workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules, procedures, and workplace monitoring.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.
  • Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Strong statistical analysis.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Must have effective coping skills to work in an environment which includes the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting customer commitments and internal objectives. Ability to respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to problems is very important.

Travel Demands:

  • The position reports to the Milwaukee, WI office with a preference for being located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Qualified remote candidates will be considered.
  • Travel is required up to 50% of the time.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of thyssenkrupp Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:

  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • STD/LTD - Company Paid
  • FSA & HSA
  • Voluntary Accident
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Roth IRA
  • Supplemental Life & ADD
  • Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
  • Paid Holidays

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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