Safety Specialist

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Glendale Heights, IL
In-Office
4K-9K Annually
Mid level
Other • Retail
The Role
The Safety Specialist will manage quality and safety processes in fabrication, develop programs, train associates, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
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Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.
We are looking for a Quality & Safety Specialist to join our team! This position will be responsible for quality and safety processes and compliance within a large fabrication branch. This individual will collaborate with branch and district leadership along with the Health & Safety Director to develop, implement, maintain and improve quality and safety programs to ensure compliance with all ISO, safety regulatory, and corporate requirements.
Responsibilities:
  • In partnership with branch and district leaders, develop, implement, maintain, and improve quality and safety programs while cultivating branch culture to ensure quality and safety “Expected Safe Behaviors” & global rules and guidelines are adhered to by associates.
  • Working with management to train, mentor, and coach associates on quality standards and safe behaviors.
  • Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documents and distribute to appropriate personnel and ensure management review is being followed.
  • Implement and track all quality and safety compliance training and certifications.
  • Prepare and communicate quality and safety analytics/reporting as needed.
  • Communicate quality related issues / concerns to the Quality Management Representative.
  • Effectively communicate and roll out all corporate initiatives while leading with change management principles.
  • Perform safety observations and multiple daily walks throughs to ensure safe behaviors and identify any unsafe conditions.
  • Assist and support incident investigations including managing injuries and incidents, ensuring timely reporting in Pro Sapien and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
  • Ensure all environmental and HazMat requirements are being followed.
  • Conduct multiple formal safety observations each month and enter results into Pro Sapien.
  • Coordinate and Co-Chair the Local Safety Committee.
  • Other duties as assigned by management or required by the Quality Council.
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • 3+ years of relevant safety and quality experience in manufacturing or fabrication preferred.
  • Knowledge of Intelex or ISO9001 or Pro Sapien preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent education.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related program is a plus.
Technical and Professional Skills:
  • Ability to influence people and work with cross-functional teams and at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse groups, incorporate the input of others to improve processes, and align with internal requirements.
  • Committed to developing and empowering others; to accomplish goals through the skills of persuasion, influence, and negotiation.
  • Must have excellent communication skills (listening, written, verbal, presentation).
  • Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • A passionate, solid team player that works well with leadership and associates to strive for continuous improvement.
At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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$3,960.00 - $8,571.20

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Top Skills

Intelex
Iso9001
Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Pro Sapien
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The Company
HQ: Newport News, VA
17,243 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) is a leading North American value-added distributor providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is the largest operating subsidiary of Ferguson plc. For more information on Ferguson plc, please visit www.fergusonplc.com.

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