Kone

Safety / Quality Coordinator

Posted 5 Days Ago

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Coal Valley, IL

Mid level

Logistics • Transportation • Design • Automation • Manufacturing

The Role

The Safety/Quality Coordinator at KONE will oversee health and safety programs and quality management systems at the manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include conducting safety audits, incident investigations, training personnel, and analyzing safety data to improve workplace safety standards.

Summary Generated by Built In

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

JOB OVERVIEW

The Safety/Quality Coordinator will provide interpretation, analysis, and support of programs related projects, and processes which support the health and safety and quality management system for the KONE manufacturing facility in Coal Valley. This role may spend 50% of their time on the production floor making safety observations, quality audits, conducting incident investigations, collecting data, and training individuals on safety/quality procedures.

JOB DUTIES

Participate in job hazard assessments, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes to reduce workplace hazards.
Conduct incident investigations and ergonomic reviews and assist in determining effective corrective action.
Compile and analyze necessary data, documentation, and correspondence to comply with safety regulations and health and safety management system requirements.
Manage internal safety reporting systems to capture near misses and continuous improvement opportunities.
Coordinate safety/quality audits and risk assessments to identify noncompliance with KONE standards processes and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond to questions and requests for information relevant to safety and health issues from acquired knowledge and experience.
Develop, direct and may conduct safety presentations and training.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Quality Management, EHS, or Operations, preferred
CSP - Certified Safety Professional
Strong demonstrated experience in manufacturing safety or quality
Knowledge and experience in a warehousing or manufacturing environment with a strong safety background.
Knowledge and experience in developing and providing safety training.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018
Strong skills in MS Office suite

About KONE

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation:

We value your authentic self.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.

Some of our many benefits include:

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow.
Matching 401K
Pension plan
Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family
Paid holidays and paid time off

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

What We Do

At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live.

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.