RBS Health & Safety Coordinator

About the role

The RBS Health & Safety Coordinator at KNAPP is a critical position overseeing and enhancing safety practices in the warehouse maintenance team. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, minimizes risk, and fosters a culture of safety across all maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks for the maintenance team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters at the site.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Implement and maintain the ISO 45001:2018-compliant OHS Management System at the site level.
• Support the maintenance team, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with the corporate Safety Compliance department to align site practices with KNAPP standards.
• Update and maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• (e.g., SOPs, RAs, MOP’s, and incident reports)
• Manage worker's comp and the return-to-work program at site level.
• Recommend, document, and monitor safety equipment and training programs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments of maintenance operations, equipment, and work areas.
• Develop and maintain audit schedules, checklists, and documentation aligned with OSHA, ISO 45001, and company standards.
• Support internal audits and external audits related to ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Ensure non-conformance tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with quality and compliance teams to align safety practices with broader management systems.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure timely closure of audit findings with proper documentation.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and equipment failures.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide continuous improvement and training to ensure compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to OHS and ISO 45001.
• Provide training programs for all OH&S topics, including actions and process(es) needed to determine and address risks and opportunities to the extent necessary to have confidence that they are carried out as planned.
• Track and ensure completion of required certifications and refresher courses.
• Support onboarding of new maintenance staff and visitors with safety induction.
• Obtain Competent Person status in key safety areas such as Fall Protection, PIT, MEWP, WAVe, and others as needed.
• Ensure the integration of OH&SMS requirements into KUS business systems.
• Oversee the Safety Portal and all supporting documentation for the site.
• Work closely with all RBS operations and Safety Compliance teams.
• Participate in cross-functional safety committees and improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the RBS Director and Safety Compliance department.
• Continually demonstrate ability to raise awareness of the health and safety processes to KUS employees and other interested parties.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety role within an industrial, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and maintenance safety protocols.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, and reporting tools.
• Experienced in safety management software and digital documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and rapport building.
• Certification in safety (e.g., OSHA 501, OSHA 511) is highly desirable.
• Must have/obtain OSHA 30 General Industry.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification – preferred/obtain
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification – a plus

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Safety or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination and experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and maintenance safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, and reporting tools.
• Experience with safety management software and digital documentation.
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, OSHA 501, OSHA 511).
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001.

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance