Safety Program & Response Rep

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Safety Specialist to design, develop and execute safety campaigns and initiatives, administer accident classification, and support the network-wide rapid response team. This hybrid position located in Memphis or Pittsburgh requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience; occasional travel is involved.

Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location and will work at FedEx campus several times per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) years previous experience in safety, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and industry trends related to industrial/occupational safety.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a Safety Above All culture.
• Designs, develops and executes safety campaigns and initiatives.
• Defines the methodology, and measures to determine the overall effectiveness and results of safety campaigns and initiatives.
• Develops communication plans and training materials related to new processes and procedures.
• Maintains and develops content for the safety intranet site.
• Ensures cross-functional support of safety initiatives.
• Administers Safety programs that support FedEx’s workplace, compliance requirements, and operating agreements.
• Benchmarks with education and industry experts to determine best practices.
• Administers the application of recurring motor carrier testing, and reporting requirements.
• Administers the accident classification process and supports the accident appeals committee.
• Plans and coordinates company participation and support in industry-related events.
• Serves on the network wide rapid response team and is available for accident or incident response by traveling to incidents including but not limited to accidents, injuries, hazardous material incidents, and in response to other regulatory concerns, leading the execution of safety specific tasks and serves as primary liaison between FedEx and enforcement on-scene.
• Leads conference calls and meetings relating to immediate action incidents, and performing root cause analysis, develops and performs after-action initiatives, and follow‑up on these same events.
• As directed, point of contact for safety related local emergencies. Assesses the situation, and provides safety guidance.
• Peforms other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Office software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical ability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Communications, Safety, Logistics/Transportation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Designs, develops and executes safety campaigns and initiatives, administers accident classification process and serves on the network wide rapid response team and is available for accident or incident response.

Essential Functions

• Promotes a Safety Above All culture.
• Designs, develops and executes safety campaigns and initiatives.
• Defines the methodology, and measures to determine the overall effectiveness and results of safety campaigns and initiatives.
• Develops communication plans and training materials related to new processes and procedures.
• Maintains and develops content for the safety intranet site.
• Ensures cross-functional support of safety initiatives.
• Administers Safety programs that support FedEx’s workplace, compliance requirements, and operating agreements.
• Benchmarks with education and industry experts to determine best practices.
• Administers the application of recurring motor carrier testing, and reporting requirements.
• Administers the accident classification process and supports the accident appeals committee.
• Plans and coordinates company participation and support in industry-related events.
• Serves on the network wide rapid response team and is available for accident or incident response by traveling to incidents including but not limited to accidents, injuries, hazardous material incidents, and in response to other regulatory concerns, leading the execution of safety specific tasks and serves as primary liaison between FedEx and enforcement on-scene.
• Leads conference calls and meetings relating to immediate action incidents, and performing root cause analysis, develops and performs after-action initiatives, and follow‑up on these same events.
• As directed, point of contact for safety related local emergencies. Assesses the situation, and provides safety guidance.
• Peforms other duties as assigned.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position located in Pittsburgh or Memphis. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, Safety, Logistics/Transportation, or related field required.

Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements.

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years previous experience required in safety, communications, marketing, or related fied.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and industry trends related to industrial/occupational safety.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to deliver impactful messages in various formats.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• 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.

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Pay Transparency

(FEC_SH28) $30.86/hr - $48.73/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

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

E-Verify Program Participant

Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)