Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator ensures the company adheres to all safety regulations and promotes a safe work environment. They develop and implement safety policies, conduct inspections, provide training, and investigate incidents to minimize risks and comply with relevant regulations. This is an office-based position but often calls for the individual to work with multiple teams and departments in a manufacturing plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA)
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide training and education to employees on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and emergency response
• Congduct regular workplace and equipment inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and violations for both employees and contractors
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all employees have access to, and know how to use, appropriate safety and environmental supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Schedule all required testing to meet company, local and state guidelines
• Participate in developing and implementing emergency response plans and procedures
• Assist in coordination of team member medical treatments, and in returning injured team members to work
• Maintain, and create as needed, accurate records of safety inspections, training, incidents, JSA’s and other relevant documents
• Maintain safety permits on site, in accordance with company procedures
• Communicate information to management, employees, and external stakeholders, creating and maintaining a safety-first culture

Requirements

• Exhibit familiarity with manufacturing work and safety procedures
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA
• Find solutions to unsafe working conditions
• Make decisions based on a combination of analysis, experience, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate excellent organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effectively present information in a way that facilitates learning
• Lead and motivate team members
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers effectively, respectfully
• Read and interpret technical manuals, basic engineering drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and risk management information systems

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• Or four (4) years related experience and/or training
• Or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties

Salary

Full Time / Salary