Operations Safety Specialist

FedEx Group; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Grayslake, IL seeks an Operations Safety Specialist to deliver safety content, education and programs at the site, supporting the Safety Above All culture. The role builds and customizes safety strategy and leads safety leadership initiatives.

You will coach Ops Managers, conduct incident investigations, lead safety training, and present safety performance to management with remediation plans. This position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s in safety/SH&E preferred.
• Experience in instructor-led training, field ops or safety leadership is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and safety training software is expected.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and FedEx operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe operations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Administer safety policies, audits and employee training.
• Coach managers on engagement and leadership for safety culture.
• Lead safety portions of meetings and provide safety performance updates.

Skills

OSHA/ safety certifications

Microsoft Office & web apps

Leadership & coaching

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

FedEx operations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in Safety/SH&E or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

The Operations Safety Specialist will serve as safety resource within a domicile location. Responsible for delivering safety-related content, education and programs to the location. Supports and maintains the ‘Safety Above All' culture. Creates and customizes safety strategy, initiatives and programs within the local operating environment. Engages, coaches, develops and trains on safety acumen and leadership.

Essential Functions

• Observes operations and inspects work areas to identify, evaluate root cause, and abate behavioral and environmental hazards.
• Administers and evaluates policies relating to safety management, audits, and employee training.
• Coaches Ops Managers on effective package handler engagement; developing site level guidance and quality assurance for the larger behavior-based learning and employee engagement programs.
• Researches and evaluates root cause determinations on safety issues using QDM principles.
• Leads and plans safety portions of pre/post-sort meetings and building staff meetings.
• Delivers safety orientation and training at all levels.
• Conducts and educates on incident investigations.
• Creates and presents safety performance to building management and advises on remedial action plans if necessary.
• Assesses and orchestrates yard safety improvement efforts, coordinating use of the yard between Transportation and Hub/Station to ensure processes and equipment are optimized, yard safety controls are put in place and followed, and concerns or incidents are reviewed for improvement.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains positive and impactful relationships with various enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Guides and supports safety and health agency inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures; Works with district/regional and corporate personnel to address any identified issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Science, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Six (6) months experience required in instructor-led training, field operations or related area. Experience working in a Safety focused leadership role preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• ASSP, NSC, OSHA Training Institute, or Accredited College Certification preferred.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a team.
• Ability to build effective relationships built on trust, respect and collaboration.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Ability to develop effective methods for data analysis and interpret results.Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, policies and procedures related to FedEx Operations preferred

Pay Transparency

Pay: $24.75 - $38.43/hr

Additional Details

Additional Details: Days/Hours: TBD. Schedule is tentative based on business need. Applications accepted until 8/24/2026.

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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