Safety Director

Nucor•Bourbonnais, IL

23h•$119,413 - $138,237•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. Responsibilities of the Safety Director may include but are not limited to: Developing and maintaining the safety management systems; Interacting with all division teammates to ensure understanding and compliance of federal, state, and local regulations; developing methods to identify and remove hazards; supervising and developing Health and Safety personnel; developing, organizing and providing safety training; compiling, reviewing and reporting injury/illness statistics; conducting safety visits, audits, and observations throughout plant site; developing, coordinating and conducting division safety activities and initiatives. This position must positively and effectively interact with the entire team to promote a culture of safety and achieve an injury free workplace. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

4-year degree in related field, or equivalent experience in an occupational safety or related role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, biological science, or related field.
Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations, and managing cross functional teams.
Supervisory experience with direct reports.
EMT or Paramedic Certification
OSHA VPP experience in an industrial setting
Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining the safety management systems
Interacting with all division teammates to ensure understanding and compliance of federal, state, and local regulations
Developing methods to identify and remove hazards
Supervising and developing Health and Safety personnel
Developing, organizing and providing safety training
Compiling, reviewing and reporting injury/illness statistics
Conducting safety visits, audits, and observations throughout plant site
Developing, coordinating and conducting division safety activities and initiatives
Positively and effectively interact with the entire team to promote a culture of safety and achieve an injury free workplace
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.