Operations Safety Specialist

Federal Express Corporation; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Grayslake, IL is seeking an Operations Safety Specialist to serve as the safety resource for the site. You will deliver safety content, education and programs, while supporting the 'Safety Above All' culture and developing local safety strategy and initiatives.

You will coach Ops Managers, deliver orientation and training, investigate incidents, present safety performance to management, and coordinate yard safety improvements across Transportation and Hub/Station.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months in instructor-led training or safety leadership.
• Knowledge of safety policies, OSHA standards, and FedEx operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety training

Leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Coaching and training

Data analysis

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: 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.

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

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