Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:

Establish and maintain a consistent training and safety program for all employees at the BF (Bridgeport) facility with approximately 200+ employees and ensure that all employees & training meets company standards. Responsible for developing procedures to promote occupational health and safety (OSHA) and Engineered Floors awareness.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforce OSHA policies (e.g. accident reporting process) and training.

• Visit and attend all shifts (day & night) whenever and wherever necessary

• Lead all accident investigations.

• Conduct safety training for new hires during orientations.

• Assist HR in the New Hire onboarding process. To include drug screens and paperwork.

• Assist when requested in a Workers Comp. injury or illness case

• Assist Nursing team and Workers Comp with return-to-duty paperwork.

• Ensure work status reports are completed and returned to Nursing Team

• Ascertain unsafe activities & processes and propose resolutions with team.

• Audit training processes in each department to ensure compliance and consistency.

• Maintain training, safety, OSHA, and incident/accident investigations records.

• Assist in implementing new training and safety policies as directed by Management

• Manage to ensure that safety training is being monitored and maintained.

• Conduct fire drills and mock evacuations with the support of site management.

• Conduct all in-house specialized trainings and complete proper documentation of training.

• Assist shift supervisors on monthly training topics & monitor shift safety huddles.

• Assist departments with new procedure & process changes to ensure consistency throughout shifts.

• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Supervision Received:

The Safety Coordinator receives minimal supervision from Plant and Corporate Safety Manager.

Authority and Accountabilities:

Support and liaison with all department managers and supervisors to ensure that all safety and training is being implemented and maintained.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

• Prior experience with safety and training highly preferred.

• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and practices preferred.

• Administrative, organizational & motivational skills required.

• Excellent communication and advisory skills required.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish a plus.

• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.