We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist, to join our team in our Chicago facility.

In this role you will work Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. We are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the world’s most sustainable building material company in 2023.

Join us and make a difference!

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Benefits - Effective your first day!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Educational Assistance
• 401K Match - up to 6%
• No cost Life and Disability Programs
• Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of experience managing behavioral based health and safety programs in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment and with automated equipment required
• Knowledge expert of OSHA rules and regulations to ensure adherence to said regulations, Federal, State, ROCKWOOL and other standards.
• Act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.
• Demonstrated or proven:

Organizational and analytical skills
Computer knowledge and skills
Acute attention to detail
Written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving skills

• Perform safety audits, inspections, and evaluations to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that plant operations remain in compliance with new laws and regulations through continuing education, networking, and newsletters.
• Responsible for managing the Incident Investigation process in conjunction with plant Operations.
• Inspires employees in such a way that they contribute to continuous improvement of the Health and Safety Management System.
• Weekly reporting of Health and Safety Key Performance Figures (KPI’s).
• Manage the site Safety Committee and the Behavior Based Safety Program initiatives.

What you will be doing:

At ROCKWOOL, health and safety is integral to our core values. Our goal is and always will be to achieve zero lost time incidents as underlined in our yearly safety campaign “Ambition zero – together!”. ROCKWOOL is committed to creating and sustaining a safer workplace through behavioral based safety and consistent campaigns that drive a safety culture as in integral part of our global goals, mission, and core values. The Health and Safety Specialist is the key driver moving this commitment into motion having the responsibility for BBS initiatives as well as rapid response to incidents, near misses and our ROCKWOOL “Good Catch” program so that incidents can be prevented before they happen. The Health and Safety Specialist is relied upon as the knowledge expert to provide overall guidance and support to operations personnel to ensure overall understanding of performing their tasks that are critical to keep the plant in compliance to prevent disease or injury to our most valuable asset…our employees!

Work Environment & Conditions:

We are proud of our global manufacturing facilities, which are equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes that drive efficiency and precision. We continuously invest in upgrading our equipment to stay at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. In our manufacturing facilities, safety and cleanliness are top priorities. We have implemented robust safety protocols, comprehensive training programs and maintain rigorous cleanliness standards to provide a safe, healthy, and pleasant work environment.

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40 countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included, and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,806.58 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have expert of OSHA rules and regulations?
• Do you have 3 – 5 years of experience managing behavioral based health and safety programs?
• Do you have EHS experience within an manufacturing environment?

Work Location: In person