Manufacturing Safety Coordinator

Manufacturing Safety Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year (Higher salary available based on experience)

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator to support workplace safety across a manufacturing and fabrication operation. This role is highly visible on the production floor and focuses on identifying hazards, improving safe work practices, supporting employee training, and maintaining safety compliance.

Safety & Hazard Prevention

• Maintain a regular presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
• Observe work activities and identify potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Work directly with employees and supervisors to reinforce safe practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement.

Inspections & Corrective Actions

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and observations.
• Document findings and track corrective actions through completion.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to reduce workplace risks.
• Support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

Training & Employee Support

• Assist with new-hire safety orientations and onboarding.
• Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training .
• Provide practical safety coaching to employees and supervisors.
• Communicate safety requirements and best practices across the workforce.

Incident Response

• Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss reporting .
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis .
• Help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up to verify corrective actions are completed effectively.

Safety Administration

• Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and related files.
• Assist with regulatory and internal compliance documentation.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety programs and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology , or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, inspections, and incident investigation .
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and supervisors at all levels.
• ASP, CSP, or related safety certification preferred.
• Comfortable working directly in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.

• Direct-hire opportunity with growth potential.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.