Safety Coordinator

About the role

This position will be ideal for a floor-oriented people person who knows safety, OSHA, etc., and enjoys working with people to make a safety program come alive. The right candidate will have been a part of a strong safety program and will have the ability to work with operations employees and managers. They will have the patience and commitment to work "hands on" to help the entire team understand the company's commitment to safety and the need to follow the safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to result in the reduction of accidents and illness, the assurance of regulatory compliance, and to make safe behaviors part of day-to-day thinking.
• Helps to lead, motivate, and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Coordinates and manages the day-to-day activities related to meeting all safety and health standards established by applicable regulation, as well as policies and procedures established internally.
• Keeps the facility up to date on all safety programs established by the corporate safety team.
• Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations.
• Interface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree in Health/Safety or related Science is preferred
• 2-4 years related safety work experience in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and industry requirements
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Qualifications

• Essential Abilities
• Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations
• Interface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention
• Conduct regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility and initiate corrective actions to eliminate hazards and promote a safe work environment
• Read, write and understand the English language; bilingual Spanish helpful
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Bring assignments to a successful completion under specific deadlines
• Effective at managing multiple priorities
• Lead change
• Establish and maintain networking relationships
• Team building and influencing skills
• Analytical/problem-solving
• Possess a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently
• Occasional travel may be required

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Please see the Benefits section for details.

Pay

$29.74

Schedule

1st Shift