LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939

Our history goes back to 1939 when W. E. Lehman and George B. Roberts bought the Mississippi and Memphis operations of Carey-Reed Company, a company started by Mr. Roberts’ brother-in-law in 1907.  The new Lehman-Roberts Company located their first asphalt plant and office on Front Street in downtown Memphis. The headquarters moved to the 1111 Wilson street address in 1943 and remained there until its recent move to 670 S. Cooper in September 2019.  In 1971, the company became affiliated with Memphis Stone and Gravel Company through common ownership.

Still a family-owned business, Patrick Nelson leads as President in our dedication to the manufacturing of quality hot mix asphalt and the superior placement of that pavement.  Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, Lehman-Roberts Company specializes in construction projects ranging from commercial parking lots to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.

Benefits

We have committed to become a leader in the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees!  As part of the family, we offer:

• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Matching 401k Program and Profit Sharing
• Bonus Program
• Motus Vehicle Program
• Life Insurance
• Service Awards
• Flexible Spending Account
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance, Short/ Long Term Disability

Environmental Health and Safety Director Review

We are looking for a passionate change-agent and advocate for the Lehman Roberts safety culture and is dedicated to being Best in Class.  We are on a road to Safety Excellence and this position sets the course and direction on a journey that will never end.  Vision, influence, leadership, communication, teamwork, and an insatiable drive towards excellence are required.  The incumbent must be an expert in the field of safety and have the ability to brief ownership and executive leadership on complex EHS issues, coordinate and communicate amongst season leaders in different divisions and be relevant and approachable to tradesman across the company. 

To excel at this position a balance of leadership and safety mastery is required.  A perfect candidate will have he ability to translate OSHA, MSHA, DOT and EPA compliance standards and best practices into company policy and processes while using data to drive behavior change to strive for Safety Excellence.

EHS Director Responsibilities

• Broad technical experience and knowledge in EHS discipline related to construction and mining.
• Lead and champion the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS Management System elements pertaining to all construction, mining, and manufacturing operation teams.
• Lead effort to transition to an Environmental Management System consistent with recognized industry standards.
• Manage environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting requirements as needed
• Monitor effectiveness of all EHS policies, practices, and processes to determine efficiency and effectiveness. Recommend improvements to achieve and deliver improved results.
• Drive EHS performance through EHS metrics and data analysis.
• Create and standardize policies for employees/contractors to follow that minimize job-related hazards.
• Lead and document incident investigations to determine outcomes.
• Lead, review and improve the hazard analysis program and utilization of JHA tools.
• Perform frequent job-site safety inspections, procedural audits, review compliance with environmental rules and take immediate action where required.
• Execute safety initiatives and programs to attain industry leading results.
• Review and update EHS strategic plan to drive safety excellence.
• Manage and supervise safety team, consultants, and internal safety teams.
• Integration of EHS elements into the capital plan for divisions and units.

• Key point of contact for interacting with local, state, federal officials requesting information. 

• Own company-wide pandemic plan. Work across the company to implement protocols as appropriate.

EHS Director Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited school in Environmental Health and Safety/ Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Experience/knowledge/training in MSHA and OSHA General Industry and Construction Regulations.

• Experience and knowledge of Environmental regulations (i.e., air, water/stormwater) including permitting and compliance and the ability audit the environmental program.
• Demonstrated experience in development and execution of EHS strategy.
• Demonstrated experience leading and building effective teams of professionals, remotely, indirectly and cross-cultures.
• Demonstrated leadership in enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrated success improving safety performance across multiple locations or business types.
• Demonstrated track record of environmental management and compliance.
• Demonstrated success using data analysis to establish priorities, weight solutions, and obtain stakeholder buy-in.

Highly Preferred Experience, Education and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from accredited school in Environmental Health and Safety/ Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of workers compensation regulation and practices.
• Prior experience in the construction, transportation, mining, or environmental industries.  

Work Conditions/ Physical Requirements

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position.

• 50 % office environment
• 50% field environment which includes travel between MS and TN
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Walking, standing and driving for periods of time
• Work may entail visits to multiple sites in which incumbent could be exposed to loud noise, dust, and odor

It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.