Safety Coordinator

Description

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Safety Manager in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while fostering a culture of safety awareness across all levels of the organization. The Safety Coordinator will play a critical role in conducting training, risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations to proactively identify and mitigate hazards. Additionally, this position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, and Maintenance, to drive safety initiatives, improve workplace conditions, and enhance overall employee well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety management in a manufacturing environment.

The essential functions (i.e., key responsibilities with expected end results) which must be accomplished to fulfill the purpose of the position includes but is not limited to:

Training & Employee Development

• Assist the Safety Manager in delivering in-house safety training programs.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and coordinate effective EHS training for employees, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors.
• Advise and educate employees on safety-related topics and develop EHS training materials.
• Collaborate with HR to integrate safety training into the onboarding process for new hires and contract employees.

Safety Compliance & Risk Management

• Review and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments (Job Hazard Analysis) for various job functions and tasks.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and procedures through routine audits and inspections.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and audits to enforce preventative measures.
• Participate in weekly safety and housekeeping inspections with departmental leadership to identify and resolve safety issues.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Conduct and lead root cause investigations into workplace accidents and injuries.
• Oversee workplace repairs, installations, and any other work that could place employees' safety at risk.
• Maintain records, data, and other EHS-related documentation necessary to satisfy legislative requirements.
• Support the Safety Manager in assigned tasks related to incident prevention and compliance.

All other duties as assigned

Requirements

The specialized knowledge or skill (e.g., technical, scientific, administrative, managerial) which the position requires includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.