Safety Coordinator

Kinney Manufacturing is currently seeking a Safety Coordinator for our Beatrice location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Safety Coordinator will develop, implement, and oversee all safety programs to ensure a hazard-free environment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This hands-on role reports directly to the Operations Manager and plays a critical part in protecting our people, reducing risk, and maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Lead weekly safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across production floors, warehouses, and offices
• Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and property damage; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective/preventive actions
• Design and deliver engaging safety training (new-hire orientation, forklift, lockout/tagout, PPE, hazard communication, etc.)
• Maintain up-to-date OSHA 300 logs, training records, SDS library, and safety documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact regulatory agencies during inspections
• Drive continuous improvement through safety committees, suggestion programs, and behavior-based safety initiatives
• Develop and test emergency response plans, including evacuation drills and first-aid readiness
• Partner with department leads to integrate safety into daily operations and capital projects
• Track key safety metrics and present monthly reports to leadership

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of industry regulations
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Culture and Our Beliefs

Kinney Manufacturing strives to keep things simple. Some parts we produce have critical tolerance and very precise applications, but they are still a metal part. Based on this, we always need to keep our activities in perspective. We expect our team members to come to work each day with the expectation of working safely, making good quality parts and being productive. We then want our team members to go home and enjoy their time away from Kinney Manufacturing with their family and friends.

Kinney Manufacturing's commitment is to provide our customers, suppliers and team members with the information and/or materials to accomplish their activities efficiently and without drama. We want to communicate information clearly and only once, and then we all can have the expectation that the work will be completed.

We want to treat everyone that interacts with Kinney Manufacturing fairly and how we would want to be treated in return. Living by this simple concept should make it obvious how to solve problems and help others.

We believe that the key to maintaining and growing a successful business is to answer the phone when people call and deliver product on-time. Quality parts and a competitive price have become a requirement to be in business these days, and it is only with great customer service that our business will thrive.