Territory Safety Manager - Specialty Groups (Remote Northeast US)

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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.

The Territory Safety Manager - Specialty Groups role provides field leadership and support for Specialty Group leadership (Fire and Fabrication, Waterworks and Industrial) and associates in a given territory, reporting to the Senior Manager - Specialty Groups.

Location: Northeast US. Our ideal candidate will be remote in the Northeast US, and support all locations in the East. Travel is required throughout the Eastern US.

• Effectively partner and lead site and regional leaders in safety initiatives, holding leaders accountable for maintaining established standards, also providing influence and guidance on all matters related to health, safety, and environmental issues
• Implement HSE training, programs, and processes in partnership with site and regional leaders
• Train new associates in the organization’s safe operating procedures and HSE standards
• Responsible for ensuring OSHA compliance, HSE inspections, and required HSE reports
• Monitor environment to ensure that work areas, tools and equipment meet HSE requirements
• Ensure associates operate powered industrial equipment according to Safe Operating Procedures and Ferguson Safety Policies
• Assist locations to document all HSE incidents and perform accident investigations, following established reporting and recording requirements
• Compile data on location incidents rates, restricted duty, and lost time per SOP and communicate effectively with senior leadership on action plans to address issues.
• Work with worker’s comp carrier as needed to ensure cases are managed to completion
• Perform all work in accordance with established HSE standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
• Plans, implements, leads, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises, branches or at project site
• Provides project teams with guidance on health and safety and confirm projects meet company, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations
• Provide technical support to and consultation to site and regional leadership

• Provide strong leadership to drive a culture of safety, previous work experience leading safety efforts in an industrial multi-site environment
• Experience working in a fabrication or manufacturing setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field plus minimum of 5 years of HSE specific experience
• CSP or another recognized credential is a plus
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Ability to create and train using Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and/or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Possess hazard recognition skills to identify risk and to implement corrective action plans
• Coach, mentor, and correct unsafe behavior in real time
• Ability to work in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Certification in OSHA safety procedures preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional presentation and written skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to get along with individuals professionally and confidently at all levels of the organization
• Self-starter requiring minimal direction
• Ability to travel 30%-50% throughout eastern US

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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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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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.

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