Safety Coordinator

Safety & Facilities Coordinator

The Safety & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for supporting workplace safety programs, maintaining OSHA compliance, and coordinating facility-related activities in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in building and influencing the safety culture, overseeing safety programs and committee development, and partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and prevent workplace injuries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs across production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and facility areas.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain OSHA logs, documentation, and compliance records, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper retention.
• Lead and support the facility safety committee, including organizing meetings, tracking action items, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate facility repairs, contractor activities, and equipment-related projects in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
• Work closely with operations, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and leadership teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Train employees on safe work practices, forklift operation, and required safety procedures, including equipment use, PPE, and emergency response.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other systems to maintain safety reports, incident logs, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Communicate safety expectations clearly through email, written documentation, and in-person interactions with employees and leadership.
• Coach employees on safe behaviors, reinforce safety standards, and support a culture of injury prevention and accountability.
• Support sanitation activities, projects, and investigations by providing safety oversight and ensuring compliance with facility safety requirements.
• Act as a primary safety resource on-site, providing guidance on OSHA requirements, safety practices, and facility-related safety concerns.
• Coordinate with contractors and external partners to ensure adherence to site safety rules and procedures during projects and repairs.

Essential Skills:

• 13+ years of experience in safety, facilities, construction, manufacturing, or operational/field environments.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices, with the ability to support OSHA compliance programs.
• Demonstrated experience working in equipment-intensive, production, warehouse, or operational environments where injury prevention is a priority.
• Comfortable conducting safety training, coaching employees, documenting incidents, and maintaining comprehensive safety records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including basic spreadsheet reporting and data tracking for safety documentation.
• Proficiency with standard office software and email, with the ability to write clear emails and complete detailed documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with employees at all levels and leadership.
• Ability to spend significant time both on the production floor and in an office setting, adapting to changing priorities and environments.
• Ability to manage and maintain workplace safety programs independently and support ongoing compliance initiatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 certification preferred or a strong willingness and ability to obtain the certification.
• Experience leading safety meetings, safety committees, or employee training sessions.
• Comfortable identifying hazards, performing risk assessments, and providing clear corrective action recommendations.
• Ability to work independently as a one-person safety function, taking ownership of safety programs and initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing or food manufacturing environments, including exposure to production equipment and sanitation processes.
• Experience with equipment training, including forklifts and other material handling or production equipment.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus and may enhance training and coaching effectiveness in a diverse workforce.

Work Environment:

This role is based on-site at a manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, PA, with approximately 50% of the time spent in an office setting and 50% on the production floor. The position involves frequent interaction with production staff, sanitation teams, maintenance personnel, warehouse operations, and contractors. The work environment includes active manufacturing areas where PPE is required and strong safety awareness is essential. Flexible scheduling may be needed at times to support sanitation activities, special projects, and incident investigations. The role may include occasional travel to a related facility in New York, approximately once per month, to provide safety support and maintain consistency across locations. The culture emphasizes safety ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration, offering a high-visibility opportunity to shape and strengthen the safety culture of a growing manufacturing operation.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $29.25 - $40.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem, PA.