Safety And Quality Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety and Quality Coordinator

Job Description

The Safety and Quality Coordinator supports Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs and Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a busy manufacturing environment. This first-shift role, starting at 7:00 a.m. in Canton, OH, focuses primarily on safety (approximately 75%) while also leading key quality initiatives (approximately 25%). The position plays a central role in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a strong safety culture across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs within a manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Conduct regular facility safety inspections, including audits of personal protective equipment (PPE), fire extinguisher checks, evacuation drills, and other safety compliance activities.
• Lead and participate in employee safety training sessions, reinforcing workplace safety programs and best practices.
• Track and maintain safety-related inventories, EH&S reports, training schedules, and compliance records to ensure accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
• Support and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS), including alignment with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Lead internal quality audits, including planning, execution, documentation, and follow-up on findings.
• Drive corrective actions and root cause investigations in response to quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconformances.
• Coordinate and document continuous improvement initiatives focused on both safety and quality performance.
• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, including calibration records, customer complaints, return material authorizations (RMAs), corrective actions, safety data sheet (SDS) records, and audit documentation.
• Review and submit customer reports, testing documentation, and regulatory compliance paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications to prepare reports, track metrics, maintain documentation, and communicate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Support process improvement efforts throughout the facility to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in daily production and safety meetings, providing updates on EH&S and quality activities and raising concerns or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with plant leadership and production teams to promote and sustain a strong safety culture and consistent quality standards.
• Ensure that all safety and quality activities are integrated into day-to-day manufacturing operations and support long-term organizational goals.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of Quality and/or Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Safety, Quality Assurance, EH&S, or a related manufacturing discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production processes and shop-floor activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety programs, with the ability to apply these requirements in a practical manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, including understanding of quality standards and audit processes, preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple safety and quality initiatives, documentation, and schedules simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with employees at all levels and to deliver training and reports.
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and build strong working relationships across manufacturing and office staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent specialized experience preferred.
• Experience supporting or auditing ISO 9001 quality standards and related quality management systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is a plus, particularly in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, PPE audits, and evacuation drills in an industrial setting.
• Background in quality control, quality standards, and audit processes within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with safety management practices and manufacturing safety compliance requirements.
• Exposure to ISO standards and their application in a production environment.
• OSHA 30 or similar OSHA-focused training and certifications are beneficial.
• Ability to handle and organize multiple types of documentation, including calibration records, SDS files, and audit reports.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with evolving priorities and high activity levels.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization with a strong project pipeline extending well into the future, offering long-term stability and opportunities for advancement. The company is experiencing significant growth and expansion under new leadership, creating room for new ideas and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and a growing pay scale that reflects performance and market conditions. The culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support, providing a dynamic environment where your contributions to safety and quality are valued and visible.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing facility that is generally clean and well-maintained, while also reflecting the pace and complexity of a very busy operation. The workspace can appear somewhat unorganized at times due to active projects and units spread out across the production floor, which provides exposure to a wide variety of equipment and processes. The environment is highly team-oriented, with daily collaboration among production and office staff and a strong emphasis on working together to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The organization includes approximately 180 people across manufacturing and office functions, offering a community feel while still providing access to diverse skills and perspectives. Work is performed on first shift with a 7:00 a.m. start time, and attire aligns with standard manufacturing and safety expectations, including appropriate personal protective equipment as require

This is a Permanent position based out of North Canton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

- Company growth and expansion under new management- Benefits - Growing pay scale - PTO

This is a fully onsite position in North Canton,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.