Facilities & Safety Manager

Facilities & Saftey Manager | Chicago, IL (Onsite: M-F)

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are hiring a Facilities and Safety Manager who will lead the development, coordination, and implementation of environmental health and safety systems, processes, and policies for all US-based locations, including our manufacturing sites, distribution centers, innovation centers, offices, and retail locations. They will work with site leaders to ensure processes, machinery, equipment, tools, and systems are safe and comply with local, state, and federal regulations and that appropriate training programs and content are in place. Based at our global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, this person will also oversee the HQ Facilities team.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As the subject matter expert on health and safety, consult with managers, supervisors, and site People & Culture teams to reduce workplace hazards and injuries and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company EHS regulations at all manufacturing and distribution locations
• Lead the health and safety programs at the Chicago headquarters, innovation center, and all retail locations
• Develop and implement internal EHS procedures, training, and auditing programs
• Responsible for quarterly and annual health & safety reviews and reporting
• Ensure all site safety committees adhere to OSHA and FLA safety requirements
• Lead the communication and education of health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics
• Participate in and support relevant sustainability efforts
• Coordinate emergency preparedness training (including first aid, fire & natural emergency response plans, and active shooter training) at new office and retail locations; actively participate in loss prevention training at retail locations; partner with site leaders to ensure annual refresher training is conducted as appropriate
• Act as back-up to the Facilities Supervisor for any facilities-related needs (shipping, receiving, maintenance, printing jobs, etc.)
• Oversee large-scale projects at the corporate HQ; review and approve smaller projects as proposed by Facilities Supervisor
• Act as the project manager for new and existing office moves, including sourcing locations, architects, and contractors, gathering business/team member input, prioritizing needs, providing input on design and floor plans, and leading change management

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of facilities management experience, including previous supervisory or management responsibilities. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Other qualifications include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with internal and external customers
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements and safety precautions related to facilities management
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets
• Proven project management skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 30% as neede d

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $80,000 - $120,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.