Safety Coordinator

A Day in the Life

The Safety Coordinator for NRI Distribution will provide health and safety support to Operations and ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state and local regulatory requirements. The position is to promote employee's awareness for health and safety through providing support in training and companywide communication while bringing a marketing appeal. Maintain all safety compliance records to satisfy corporate, federal, and state or local legislation. The Safety Coordinator promotes a positive safety culture while complying with NRI Distribution safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes training and coaching Managers, Supervisors, Trainers, and associates on observed work habits.

What does success look like in this role?

The ideal individual must have the ability to manage, train and develop all NRI employees. They must have effective communication and interaction across all levels of the organization. They must be comfortable to work independently but also embrace collaboration and working within a dynamic, positive team while having a customer service outlook.

All About You

• Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
• Calm demeanor in emergency situations
• Takes initiative, works well independently and in groups
• Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Experience using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook in a professional capacity
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

The Must Haves

• Must have 12+ months of direct safety experience
• The successful candidate will typically have a associates degree in environmental, health & safety related field or equivalent to 2 years of related experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• OSHA 10/30 preferable
• OSHA 10/30 certification and knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910 preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred
• Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders/stairs, ok with heights in elevated areas and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.
• Trustworthy and moral character (we use pre-employment background & drug tests)
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

Things You Will be Doing

• Lead and Support Safety Ambassador Meetings, review incident/accident trends, and present safety opportunities.
• Maintain safety training schedule and create a culture of mindfulness of safety practices and incentive programs.
• Practice's safe working techniques and re-enforcing the safety policies, guidelines, and as set in regulatory legislation.
• Provide subject matter expert (SME) guidance and leadership to assist company compliance with rules and regulations.
• Tracks, maintains, and archives all safety training documentation and databases to keep a real time status.
• Conduct monthly building audits and communicate corrections to appropriate departments.
• Ensures completion of Safety Incident - Injury Investigation Reports (SIIIR) packing on all post-incident, accident at the facility with Operations Management team. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), incident investigations while working alongside Management team.
• Tracks and communicates processes on post-accident/incident investigations/ review corrective action measures.
• Affixes and facilitates equipment operator certification classes and In-House Training sessions to support operational and compliance requirements.
• Affixes and ensures that contractors, personnel working on the property & visitors comply with NRI policies and safety requirements; maintain Contractors/Vendor Safety Program.
• Affixes and ensures that all safe practices and equipment are utilized in the day-to-day training.
• Affixes and ensures that the Site Emergency Response Plan and procedures are maintained.