Plant Safety-QA Coordinator

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gunderson Rail Services, LLC is seeking a Plant Safety/Quality Coordinator to coordinate the plant safety observation program and report findings to the Plant or Operations Manager. The role interfaces with Safety and Quality teams to perform audits and communicate issues with management.

You will train shop workers, disseminate audit details, and ensure adherence to EMS and EHS policies while using Smartsheet and Intelex for data tracking.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include knowledge of AAR/FRA rules and QA principles.
Experience with incident investigations and safety committees.
Strong communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinates a plant (non-disciplinary) safety observation program and reports findings to the Plant/Operations Manager.
Performs plant safety audits and disseminates details to the Plant/Operations Manager.
Provides training and guidance on safety and compliance for shop workers, supervision and management.
Leads shop safety committee and tracks safety actions in Intelex/Smartsheet.
Conducts safety tours and informs Plant Manager of safety violations.

Skills

AAR/FRA rules knowledge

Quality assurance principles

Safety protocols

Incident investigations

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

OSHA familiarity

Tools

Smartsheet

Intelex

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Plant Safety/Quality Coordinator coordinates the plant safety observation program and reports the general findings to the Plant or Operations Manager. This position interfaces with the Safety and Quality team performing plant audits, disseminating details from audits to the appropriate parties, and keeping the Plant Manager informed of any safety or quality violations discovered that may require formal disciplinary written warnings.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Coordinates a plant (non-disciplinary) safety observation program in accordance with the Behavior-Based Safety Plan, and reports findings to the Plant Manager or Operations Manager.
Performs plant safety audits.
Assists in disseminating details from the plant safety audits to the Plant or Operations Manager.
Conducts safety tours of the plant and reports findings.
Informs Plant Manager of safety violations.
Refers all technical safety issues to Plant Manager
Provides training, compliance info, & related guidance & support for shop workers,supervision, and management.
Responds to inquiries, concerns, and incidents related to EMS.
Follows and enforces EHS policies and procedures.
Develops compliance and permit management requirements and execute same with assistance from other production personnel.
Coordinates and tracks DHS implementation
Utilizes Smartsheet to organize and track Safety and QA training and compliance
Utilizes Intelex to track Safety and QA training and compliance
Performs safety training for new hires
Follows up and tracks Safety Action Item list
Inspect hazardous waste storage and insures that the shop is in compliance
Maintains SDS books and information
Helps input information in Maintenance X Program
Conduct Stormwater sampling and inspection
Gathers GHG information and inputs the information in Intelex
Conducts Risk assesments and JSA implementation
Conducts industrial hygene compliance tasks
Leads shop safety committee
Coordinates with Technical Trainer to observe Safety and Quality performance demonstrations / audits of employees in a shop environment.
Assists with general administration and quality related data input duties utilizing Intelex and Smartsheet.
Perform JSA training in conjunction with the Technical Trainers hands on shop floor training.
Provides general awareness hazcom and Hazmat training and compliance

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic proficiency in AAR and FRA rules/regulations
Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance principals, familiarity with QA tools and software, and of quality control processes
Prior experience serving on a safety committee or in another safety-related role, with knowledge of safety protocols, risk assessment, and implementing workplace safety initiatives
Experience speaking in front of large groups, presenting to peers and leaders
Experience with incident/accident investigations
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Intermediate proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years experience in steel or paint production
Familiarity with OSHA Safety Codes
GBRX First Responder

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With the exception of clerical, administrative and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Composite Toe Safety Shoes
Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Bend: Occasionally
Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
Crawl: Occasionally
Climb: Occasionally
Reach Forward: Occasionally
Reach Upward: Occasionally
Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Occasionally
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago Heights

2026-4770

Company

Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type

Regular Full-Time