Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator supports and coordinates all facility safety programs while providing safety training to hourly employees. This role is responsible for promoting a positive safety culture by delivering effective training, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and reinforcing safe work practices across all departments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide relevant safety data and updates to Department Managers for pre-shift meetings. Facilitate New Hire Orientation safety training for new associates. Conduct safety audits and inspections throughout the facility, including: Behavioral-Based Observations Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Observations Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) Ergonomics assessments Process Safety Management (PSM) tasks Emergency equipment inspections Deliver ongoing safety training to maintain OSHA compliance and improve safety culture, including: Monthly Safety Training Annual OSHA Compliance Training Assist in tracking, recording, and reporting quarterly safety performance metrics. Respond to and investigate incidents or accidents within the facility: Provide containment and support corrective actions Assist with recertification processes Participate in root cause investigations Support post-accident procedures, including documentation and drug testing. Maintain safety communication materials on bulletin boards and facility monitors. Ensure employee compliance with GMP standards, dress code requirements, and FPL policies. Assist with security compliance and employee suspensions as needed. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall safety performance. Evaluate employee training progress and proficiency levels, including: Certified EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred. OSHA training and CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus. EXPERIENCE 1–3 years of administrative experience. Manufacturing experience required; prior safety experience preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to large groups. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Reliable, adaptable, and able to maintain confidentiality. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to work safely in an industrial environment. Must be able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 75 pounds. Near-visual acuity required for reading manuals, instructions, and documentation. Adequate depth perception and peripheral vision required when operating vehicles. WORK SCHEDULE 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday (occasional Saturday work based on production needs). Standard schedule varies, with a 1-hour lunch. Schedule may change based on Safety Department needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr