Safety Specialist

Job Posting: Ferguson Fire & Fabrication caters to fire protection contractors and engineers by offering a vast supply of fire protection products and industry-leading fabrication quality. Our Fire & Fabrication teams consist of over 900 passionate industry experts. As the nation's largest fire protection equipment supplier with over 75 locations across the United States, you can count on us to have what you need, when you need it. The Safety & Quality Specialist is responsible for the safety and quality processes and compliance within the Kansas City Fire & Fabrication branch. As a Safety & Quality Specialist, you 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. If you have a background in manufacturing or production environments, experience in safety or quality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading organization! This role is based at the Kansas City office, and an in-office presence is necessary to perform the essential duties of the role. 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 €œExpected 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 OSHENS 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 OSHEN. Coordinate and Co-Chair the Local Safety Committee. Other duties as assigned by management or required by the Quality Council. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Safety, Safety Management or related field OR equivalent combination of education and hands on safety or quality experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment, required Degree or certification in a safety-related program, a plus Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or OHSAS 18001, highly preferred Prior experience leading or managing teams or projects, a plus 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 our processes, and align with internal requirements Committed to developing and empowering others and experience accomplishing goals through the skills of persuasion, influence, and negotiation Must have excellent interpersonal skills (listening, written, verbal, presentation) Necessary computer skills with experience in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint A passionate, team player who enthusiastically partners with leadership and associates to strive for continuous improvement Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families - geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more! - Pay Range: - $3,417.00 - $6,167.00 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - 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 Ferguson is a top-rated national wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies. However, our expertise goes far beyond the plumbing industry. We're a diverse distributor with business in multiple industries including waterworks, fire and fabrication, HVAC/R and more. Our customer-first approach has contributed to our growth from a local distributor to a national company with nearly $28.5-billion in annual sales. With more than 36,000 associates at over 1,700 locations, we take pride in providing world-class products and services to our customers.