Plant Safety-QA Coordinator

About the role

The Plant Safety/Quality Coordinator coordinates the plant safety observation program and reports the general findings to the Plant or Operations Manager. This position interfaces with the Safety and Quality team performing plant audits, disseminating details from audits to the appropriate parties, and keeping the Plant Manager informed of any safety or quality violations discovered that may require formal disciplinary written warnings.

Responsibilities

• Covers a plant (non-disciplinary) safety observation program in accordance with the Behavior-Based Safety Plan, and reports findings to the Plant Manager or Operations Manager.
• Performs plant safety audits.
• Aids in disseminating details from the plant safety audits to the Plant or Operations Manager.
• Conducts safety tours of the plant and reports findings.
• Informs Plant Manager of safety violations.
• Refers all technical safety issues to Plant Manager.
• Provides training, compliance info, & related guidance & support for shop workers, supervision, and management.
• Responds to inquiries, concerns, and incidents related to EMS.
• Follows and enforces EHS policies and procedures.
• Develops compliance and permit management requirements and execute same with assistance from other production personnel.
• Coordinates and tracks DHS implementation.
• Utilizes Smartsheet to organize and track Safety and QA training and compliance.
• Utilizes Intelex to track Safety and QA training and compliance.
• Performs safety training for new hires.
• Follows up and tracks Safety Action Item list.
• Inspects hazardous waste storage and ensures that the shop is in compliance.
• Maintains SDS books and information.
• Helps input information in Maintenance X Program.
• Conducts Stormwater sampling and inspection.
• Gathers GHG information and inputs the information in Intelex.
• Conducts Risk assessments and JSA implementation.
• Conducts industrial hygiene compliance tasks.
• Leads shop safety committee.
• Coordinates with Technical Trainer to observe Safety and Quality performance demonstrations / audits of employees in a shop environment.
• Affords assistance with general administration and quality related data input duties utilizing Intelex and Smartsheet.
• Performs JSA training in conjunction with the Technical Trainers hands-on shop floor training.
• Provides general awareness hazcom and Hazmat training and compliance.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance principals, familiarity with QA tools and software, and of quality control processes.
• Prior experience serving on a safety committee or in another safety-related role, with knowledge of safety protocols, risk assessment, and implementing workplace safety initiatives.
• Experience speaking in front of large groups, presenting to peers and leaders.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Intermediate proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.