Corporate Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With over 8,700 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values : safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.

We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general / managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the development and maintenance of efficient safety programs, processes, and tools designed to promote best-in-class safety and operational performance. The primary focus of this role will be to implement USG safety programs and advance a culture of safety within USG’s Phillips and Clinch-On locations. This is a training assignment designed to prepare the incumbent for future roles in Corporate Safety Management.

This position is fully remote with up to 40% travel. Onboarding in the first few months will be in Omaha, Nebraska

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Safety Systems Support

• Oversee the implementation of USG model programs, other safety programs, and safety training at Phillips / Clinch-On locations.
• Work with the safety management team to enhance existing and develop new best-in-class programs, processes, and tools for use across USG locations.
• Support the maintenance and promote the use of existing and new safety technology solutions (e.g., CORE, 3E, Open Range, etc.).
• Oversee the collection of safety data, including leading indicators, and prepare routine analyses to uncover trends and ensure the proper deployment of safety resources.
• Monitor and research potential safety regulatory changes, and recommend actions to ensure continued compliance.

Industrial Hygiene

Materials Assessment / New Product Development

Question Handling / Support Request

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required :

Preferred :

Physical Demands and Other Requirements

Education and Related Experience

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability / veteran