Safety Coordinator

Description The Safety Coordinator ensures the company adheres to all safety regulations and promotes a safe work environment. They develop and implement safety policies, conduct inspections, provide training, and investigate incidents to minimize risks and comply with relevant regulations. This is an office-based position but often calls for the individual to work with multiple teams and departments in a manufacturing plant setting. Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) Policy and Program Development: Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs. Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and emergency response. Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular workplace and equipment inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and violations for both employees and contractors. Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Safety Supplies: Ensure all employees have access to, and know how to use, appropriate safety and environmental supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE). Testing Administration: Schedule all required testing to meet company, local and state guidelines. Emergency Response: Participate in developing and implementing emergency response plans and procedures. Injury Management: Assist in coordination of team member medical treatments, and in returning injured team members to work. Record Keeping: Maintain, and create as needed, accurate records of safety inspections, training, incidents, JSA’s and other relevant documents. Maintain safety permits on site, in accordance with company procedures. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate information to management, employees, and external stakeholders, creating and maintaining a safety-first culture. Job Type Full-time Requirements Exhibit familiarity with manufacturing work and safety procedures. Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA. Find solutions to unsafe working conditions. Make decisions based on a combination of analysis, experience, and professional judgment. Demonstrate excellent organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Effectively present information in a way that facilitates learning. Lead and motivate team members. Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers effectively, respectfully. Read and interpret technical manuals, basic engineering drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and risk management information systems. Education Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or four (4) years related experience and/or training; or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties. Salary Description Full Time / Salary #J-18808-Ljbffr