Job Title: Safety CoordinatorJob DescriptionThe Safety Coordinator provides comprehensive safety and health support and guidance for a manufacturing site team, with a focus on building and sustaining a strong safety culture. This role champions safety communication, training, metric tracking, trend analysis, recordkeeping, stakeholder engagement, and the development of lockout/tagout procedures and fall protection plans. The position is central to supporting all aspects of the site safety program and requires daily interaction with personnel at all levels, including participation in daily safety staff calls to provide ongoing guidance and support.
Responsibilities- Provide safety and health support and guidance to site employees and management across all levels of the facility.
- Guide and support site employees and management in identifying root causes of safety system nonconformances and implement appropriate corrective actions to improve and sustain safety processes.
- Monitor and measure risk management processes to prioritize safety initiatives and focus efforts on the most critical risks.
- Facilitate emergency drills to ensure preparedness and effective response to potential incidents.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to consult on and participate in safety and health program improvements.
- Schedule and track daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual safety audits to ensure timely completion and issuance of actions that address causal factors identified during audits.
- Conduct inspections and safety audits to verify compliance with safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and site safety standards.
- Approve and review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring proper safety features and conformance to health and safety standards.
- Support and participate in safety committee activities to promote engagement and continuous improvement in safety culture.
- Conduct and present monthly safety reviews with key stakeholders to highlight successes, identify opportunities, and secure leadership support for safety initiatives.
- Facilitate the development and documentation of lockout/tagout procedures, including maintaining records and other required documentation.
- Develop and maintain fall protection inventory, including tie-off points and rescue plans, to ensure safe work at heights.
- Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to track safety metrics, analyze trends, and prepare clear reports and presentations.
- Provide written and verbal safety communication to ensure consistent messaging and understanding of safety expectations.
- Support industrial hygiene activities and site safety initiatives to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Perform data entry and recordkeeping for safety-related information to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Participate in daily safety staff calls to provide ongoing guidance, share updates, and coordinate safety efforts.
Essential Skills- Proven experience in safety coordination, safety management, or industrial safety within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent OSHA training background.
- Experience conducting safety training, including developing and presenting training modules.
- Demonstrated ability to perform safety audits, inspections, and industrial hygiene assessments.
- Experience supporting and promoting a positive safety culture and site safety programs.
- Ability to analyze safety metrics, perform trend analysis, and use data to drive safety improvements.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for metric tracking, reporting, and presentations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective safety communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to develop and implement lockout/tagout procedures and fall protection plans.
- Experience facilitating emergency drills and supporting emergency preparedness activities.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for scheduling, tracking, and recordkeeping of audits and safety activities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- background in health and safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), or industrial hygiene.
- Experience working with safety committees and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Familiarity with safety equipment specifications and purchasing processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to implement safety improvements.
- Comfort working in a food or manufacturing facility environm