Safety Director at DELTA INDUSTRIES, INC. – Ridgeland, Mississippi

Delta Industries, Inc. is a trusted regional construction materials supplier. Established in 1945, Delta Industries aims to provide a solid foundation for economic prosperity and quality of life through construction materials solutions.

We are looking for a Safety Director who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs across all company operations, including ready mix batch plants, fleet operations, and construction job sites. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations, cultivates a strong safety culture that reduces incidents, and supports environmental initiatives through collaboration with the Senior Engineering Manager. The Director also partners with other departments to align safety, training, and employee engagement initiatives to reinforce a positive workplace culture.

Safety Leadership

• Develop and maintain company-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures aligned with OSHA and FMCSA (DOT) requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of batch plants, vehicles, and job sites to identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Lead accident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Oversee safety training for all employees, including new hire orientation, toolbox talks, and job-specific certifications.
• Manage fleet safety programs, including driver qualifications, vehicle inspections, hours-of-service tracking, and substance testing compliance.
• Drive the development of a proactive safety culture by engaging employees at all levels, reducing incidents, and reinforcing accountability for safe behaviors.

Environmental Compliance (Support Role)

• Support environmental compliance efforts in partnership with the Senior Engineering Manager, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide guidance and oversight on environmental permitting requirements (e.g., stormwater, SPCC, air quality) but defer technical planning and engineering-based compliance to the Senior Engineering Manager.
• Conduct periodic site audits related to dust control, material handling, and waste management practices.
• Assist with documentation and reporting obligations (such as Tier II or annual submissions), focusing on accuracy and timeliness.
• Promote environmental awareness and integrate stewardship into workforce training and overall safety culture initiatives.

Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders

• Partner with HR to integrate safety culture into onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training programs.
• Collaborate with HR on employee wellness, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Provide safety data and insights for workforce planning, employee engagement, and retention strategies.
• Work jointly with Marketing and HR on communication campaigns that promote safety awareness and reinforce “The DELTA Difference” values.
• Support leadership development programs with safety modules, ensuring supervisors and managers are equipped to lead safe teams.

Administrative & Strategic Duties

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track and report safety performance to executive leadership.
• Prepare for and lead responses to agency inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Serve as primary contact for OSHA, DOT, and insurance providers; support engineering on environmental agency interactions.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices; recommend and implement updates as needed.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional Safety Committees.

Required:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in safety management, preferably in construction, ready mix, or heavy manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and general environmental requirements.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to multiple job sites and facilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Certifications such as CSP, CHST, or REM.
• Familiarity with SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES permitting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Working Conditions

Frequent field visits to outdoor job sites, batch plants, and operational yards. Exposure to dust, noise, heavy equipment, and construction-related hazards. Office-based duties include reporting, policy development, and training. Must be able to wear PPE and navigate uneven terrain during inspections.

Delta Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Delta Industries, Inc. does NOT accept unsolicited agency resumes. We ask that such resumes NOT be forwarded to our website, email, employees or Human Resources. Delta Industries will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Any such resumes received under these circumstances will be considered the property of Delta Industries and will be processed accordingly without fee.

Employment with Delta Industries is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the employment screening process. Depending on the requirements of the position, this may include a public source background inquiry, employment history, criminal history, credit check, medical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, or other pertinent reports.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position listed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to the role. The company reserves the right to modify or expand the responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.