Safety Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Drives all company safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure 100% compliance
• Acts as in-plant voice for EHS related issues; concentrating on at risk behaviors and conditions throughout the facility
• Verifies compliance with EHS standards, through auditing, observations, inspections, and program reviews
• Maintains and administers all EHS programs, ensuring they are current, effective, and aligned with company and regulatory requirements
• Tracks EHS programs, including training, roll-out compliance, and safety inspections; notifies management of any deficiencies
• Leads the Safety Committee and supports site leadership in driving safety engagement and accountability
• Supports first aid response and emergency readiness efforts
• Leads accident investigations and drives corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Maintains OSHA logs, incident records, permits, and other required EHS documentation in accordance with company standards
• Counsels new hires on safety orientation and ensures completion of all related onboarding and training documentation
• Conducts weekly safety walks with leadership to identify hazards and drive continuous improvement
• Develops and manages monthly safety calendars, coordinating training, audits, and toolbox talks, and key safety initiatives to drive compliance, engagement, and reporting to leadership
• Develops and manages monthly safety calendars, coordinating training, audits, and toolbox talks, and key safety initiatives to drive compliance, engagement, and reporting to leadership
• Manages SDS documentation and conducts chemical approval audits prior to introducing new materials
• Maintains EHS documentation filing systems according to the company requirements
• Updates Safety Visual Workplace boards and provides facility-wide safety communications
• Manages PPE vending systems and emergency preparedness kits in partnership with vendors
• Implements Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen safety process improvement opportunities throughout the plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience implementing EHS programs in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of local, state and federal EHS guidelines and requirements
• Demonstrates initiative, takes a proactive approach, and encourages others to stay motivated
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates accountability, maintains high integrity, and exhibits a strong work ethic
• Proficient in computer systems, including Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• Able to multitask, prioritize workload, and apply strong problem-solving
• Detail-oriented with accurate data entry skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Passion for employee engagement, with a willingness to spend adequate time on the floor
• First Aid and CPR training/certified preferred or ability to get certified in 90 days
• CI/Lean certification a plus