Director of Safety - Lutz, FL

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…