Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Main Tasks

• Cook up the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system and Written Safety Program
• Lead new hire safety orientation and conduct annual refresher training for employees; partner with HR to support safety onboarding processes
• Manage incident and accident reporting: gather documentation, maintain records, update summary logs, and ensure timely workers’ compensation submissions with HR
• Investigate workplace incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance documentation, including OSHA 300 logs, safety dashboards (SQDC), and safety alerts
• Organize and facilitate Safety Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items
• Conduct routine safety inspections and monitor employee adherence to PPE and safe work practices
• Cook up emergency preparedness activities, including annual evacuation drills and closure of corrective actions
• Compile and submit required monthly and annual safety reports to regional leadership and regulatory agencies
• Cook up with regional safety teams to develop, review, and implement safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Support supervisors in developing safe work procedures, checklists, and safety guidelines
• Oversee contractor work, repairs, and installations to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Maintain comprehensive records of safety procedures, incidents, and compliance activities
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies (e.g., OSHA, fire departments, insurance representatives)
• Support plant leadership in setting safety targets, tracking performance, and ensuring HSE compliance
• Escalate significant safety concerns or deviations to plant and regional leadership
• Participate in ongoing safety training and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to work with all hierarchical levels in a cooperative, target-oriented and appropriate way as well as to communicate HSE-related subjects with both enthusiasm and conviction
• 1-2 years HSE experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Flyspeck in written and oral English communication; Spanish language is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office tools experience
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy regarding documentation, presentations and data
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills; strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and multitask
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions, company processes and procedures and safety policies
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States