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Safety Specialist

Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Category Safety, Health & Environment Job Id R00247388
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JOB DESCRIPTION

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Support the Supply Chain portion of the business by partnering with the SHE Manager and other related safety team members and plant personnel of the facility. The role is crucial in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment and providing guidance on Safety regulations, making everyone an integral part of our operations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor’s degree is required, as well as 5-7 years of experience with safety regulations and systems in manufacturing
  • Proficient skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • The candidate must have a proven solid working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
  • Five years of experience in Safety in a chemical manufacturing and distribution setting, and/or certification as a safety professional.
  • Experience with Velocity and SAP is a plus.
  • This is a full-time, on-site permanent position.
  • No immigration sponsorship offered with this position.

 PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.    Works with the SHE Manager and Operations team to continue to build and sustain a strong safety culture through loss analysis, TPM, and proactive Safety.

2.    Interacts with all levels of the organization and upholds a positive safety and environmental work environment.

3.    Communicate and initiate improvements based on trends in audit findings, corrective actions, and best practices.

4.    Prepares and leads site onboarding and orientation for Safety. Ability to engage in training and development activities to support safety initiatives.

5.    Assists in updating Safety Programs and procedures for facility compliance with the major regulatory programs.

6.    Have a proactive, action-oriented attitude, commitment to delivering results, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to promote a safety-conscious work environment.

7.    Follow up with employees regarding incident investigation correction actions, root cause identification, and rapid correction.

8.    Provide support to the SHE Manager to manage Safety programs.

9.    Provides guidance and technical expertise to ensure compliance with Safety regulations.

10. Performs all other duties as assigned to support the SHE Manager.

11. Knowledge and experience working with databases and data to drive decision-making in behavior-based safety initiatives.

12. Walk around the facility, providing employee feedback and enhancing the safety culture.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $72,700.00 - $109,100.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. 


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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BENEFITS WE OFFER
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. We offer benefits to support our associates’ health and wellness, such as healthcare and time-away policies. We also offer benefits designed to promote our associates’ financial well-being, including short- and long-term financial incentives and retirement income and planning. Specific offerings may vary by location. For more detailed information, please speak with your recruiter.
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SUPPLY CHAIN
Our Supply Chain associates make up a collaborative team of diverse perspectives, empowered to own their futures while making a positive impact in their local and global communities. 
  • Forklift Operator
  • Warehouse
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Production Associate
  • Assembly
  • Manufacturing


ECOLAB'S 2030 IMPACT GOALS

Making an impact together


THIS IS WHERE YOU THRIVE

Training
We provide resources and career development opportunities to help you accelerate your growth and build your career. 
Safety
Safety is crucial to us. We ensure our associates receive best-in-class equipment and ongoing training. We’ve created a safety-focused culture where associates are empowered to stop work if a situation arises that compromises their ability to feel safe.
Flexibility
We offer a variety of shifts that work for you and your life. Talk with your recruiter to find exactly what you’re looking for.

OUR TEAM IN ACTION

We take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges. We work with purpose, challenging ourselves, reaching our goals and working together as a team. Find out more about what it’s like working at Ecolab from our team. 



Meet Jolavern, Production Technician, Supply Chain

Jolavern plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality solutions reach customers when they need them. 

"My impact is assuring that customers consistently receive quality Ecolab products. I am proud to work for a company where my work positively affects peoples’ lives worldwide. The product we make is everywhere it matters – hospitals, restaurants, grocery stores and more."

Meet Michael, production manager, Supply Chain 
In Michael's role, he leads his team and ensures they are set up for success so they can deliver products to customers on time, every time. He describes what helps drive a successful team:

"Ecolab is looking for diverse ideas and thoughts and backgrounds because we're all unique, and that uniqueness allows us to drive creative solutions to the problems of today and allows for growth."

Learn more about how our Global Supply Chain team prioritizes growth and development:

Meet Melissa, SVP supply chain, Nalco Water

Melissa joined the team in 2010 looking for the opportunity to lead a team and drive more value and impact. She found exactly that. In her role, she leads a team responsible for a variety of operations, including supply & demand, analytical planning and warehousing.
 
After navigating pandemic challenges, it became even more important to Melissa to work for a company that made an impact in society. She says:


"I am proud to work for Ecolab as we strive to make the world a safer, healthier and cleaner place."

Learn more about our impact:

Congratulations Shannon and Kat!
Shannon, VP, Supply Chain, Planning & Equipment,
and Kat, director, Supply Chain, were both named
recipients of the Manufacturing Institute’s 2024
Women MAKE Awards
Ecolab is an Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.