Safety Coordinator - 1st Shift

Environmental & Safety Coordinator

Under minimal supervision, the Environmental & Safety Coordinator leads all Environmental and Safety programs throughout Bay Cities. The Coordinator ensures all work environments; office and plant are safe and in compliance with all OSHA Standards.

Job Function/Purpose

• Monitor staff to evaluate if health and safety laws are being followed.
• Assess equipment and machinery to gauge if they are in safe, working order.
• Investigate on-site accidents.
• Create plans to improve health and safety in the workplace.
• Educate staff on health and safety protocols.
• Prepare reports for management.
• Meeting with the management team to define EHS goals and objectives.
• Training employees on health and safety policies and best practices.
• Conducting inspections and identifying hazards and EHS violations.
• Providing solutions and intervention strategies for hygiene, health, and safety hazards.
• Implementing new health and safety protocols and measures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitoring operational processes and employee activities.
• Generating assessment documentation, incident and accident reports, and health and safety manuals.
• Reporting to management, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Preparing and submitting health and safety compliance documents to the relevant organizations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest EHS trends, policies, regulations, and best practices.

Education, Experience & Competencies

Bachelor's degree related to the EHS field or commensurate experience.

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, at least 2 years as a Safety Coordinator or Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator.

Knowledge of OSHA Standards and Compliance.

Familiarity with air permitting, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, wastewater/storm water discharge permits, storage tank regulations, Emergency Planning, and waste disposal regulations.

Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self-starter with the ability to develop strategies in line with the company's business vision.

Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment.

Strong interpersonal relationship skills.

Systems knowledge (MS Office, Outlook).

Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.

Core Competencies

High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.

Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.

Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids 'pointing fingers'. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.

Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.

Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.

Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.

Other

US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).

Up to 25% travel required.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing in California. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.

Bay Cities Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V