SAFETY COORDINATOR - DELAND

Job Description

Job Description

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.  

Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives:  

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.  

Ready to be part of our team?  

We are looking for a Safety Coordinator for our DeLand, FL facility!

Summary: The Safety Coordinator supports and promotes a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace by administering facility Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. Working with plant leadership and employees, this position coordinates safety training, incident and injury management, regulatory documentation, inspections, and corrective-action tracking. The role independently addresses identified safety issues within established EHS guidance and escalates conditions involving significant risk or imminent danger.

Essential Duties:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of site safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate employee safety training and awareness activities.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the Joint Safety and Health Committee (JSHC), including preparing agendas, recording meeting minutes, tracking action items, and maintaining committee documentation.
• Assist with compliance activities related to applicable local, state, and federal occupational health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate the reporting, documentation, and investigation of workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and workers' compensation cases.
• Ensure accurate records of safety metrics, including incidents, injuries, lost-time cases, and corrective actions, and provide timely reports to plant management.
• Maintain required occupational health and safety records and support preparation of annual regulatory reporting.
• Assist supervisors by providing materials and resources for toolbox talks and departmental safety meetings.
• Enter employee safety training records into the system of record and maintain current, complete documentation.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits; document and communicate findings; independently address issues within established EHS guidance; and promptly escalate conditions involving significant risk or imminent danger.
• Utilize the site's action-tracking system to document, monitor, and verify completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and maintain inventories of first-aid supplies, emergency response equipment, and other designated safety resources.
• Support site safety initiatives, employee engagement activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification by the employment start date, is required.
• Minimum: Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification; an associate degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field; or another current safety certification supported by equivalent directly related experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of documented, hands-on occupational health and safety experience.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will exhibit the following attributes:

Safety-Focused Judgment

• Approaches workplace conditions and employee concerns with sound judgment, attention to risk, and a practical safety mindset.
• Evaluates available information carefully and recognizes when an issue requires follow-up, escalation, or additional expertise.
• Balances urgency, accuracy, and operational realities without losing sight of employee safety.

Collaborative Curiosity

• Seeks to understand how work is performed and how safety requirements can be applied effectively in the plant environment.
• Asks thoughtful questions and seeks context before drawing conclusions or recommending next steps.

Clear, Credible Communicator

• Communicates safety expectations and information in a clear, practical, and respectful manner.
• Adapts communication to the audience and builds credibility through consistency, accuracy, and follow-through.

Integrity and Accountability

• Handles sensitive employee, incident, and safety information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Values accurate documentation, consistent follow-up, and personal accountability for assigned work.

Steady Follow-Through

• Takes personal ownership of commitments and follows issues through to appropriate resolution or escalation.
• Remains composed and dependable when priorities shift, deadlines tighten, or safety concerns require prompt attention.

Practical Learning Agility

• Is open-minded and curious when safety processes, regulations, tools, or operational needs evolve.
• Learns from feedback, incidents, and changing requirements and applies those lessons to future work.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with safety management systems, incident-tracking software, SharePoint, and reporting tools is preferred.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Effective written communication and documentation skills.
• Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset.
• Ability to influence safe work practices through coaching, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Production Floor and Facility Movement: The role frequently involves moving through production and outdoor storage areas and may occasionally include standing, bending, reaching, and using stairs while conducting inspections, audits, or other safety activities.
• Office-Based Work and Computer Use: The role may include prolonged periods of stationary work while completing documentation, reporting, training records, and other computer-based tasks.
• Lifting and Handling: The role may occasionally involve lifting, carrying, or handling safety supplies, emergency response equipment, or related materials weighing up to 50 lbs. (22 kg).
• Production Environment and Personal Protective Equipment: Work in designated production, storage, or other operational areas may involve exposure to conditions typical of a manufacturing environment and use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the area and task.
• Information Review: The role regularly involves reviewing digital and printed records, reports, training materials, inspection findings, and workplace conditions.
• Communication and Interaction: The role includes regular communication with employees, plant leadership, committee members, and external contacts in office and operational settings.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program. 

Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.