Entry Level Safety Coordinator – The Hero of Hazard Prevention

Sioux Chief Mfg Co.•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Do you have a sixth sense for spotting potential hazards before they strike? Are you the type of person who can make OSHA regulations sound… exciting ? If so, Sioux Chief Manufacturing wants you on our team! We’re looking for a Safety Coordinator who’s equal parts compliance champion, problem solver, and people person. In this role, you’ll partner with the Director of Safety, our leadership, and employees to maintain a safe, healthy, and hazard-free workplace — while ensuring that everyone genuinely enjoys learning about safety (yes, it’s possible). This role reports to our Director of Safety. Since 1957, Sioux Chief has manufactured innovative solutions for rough plumbing. Sioux Chief products are sold through qualified distributors worldwide from our headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Sioux Chief is proud to be an American manufacturer and to support the American worker. Sioux Chief offers its employees an excellent benefits package. This includes: · 401k · Medical and Dental Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off · Employee Referral Program · Bonus opportunities · Employee Discount Program What You’ll Do (a.k.a. Your Safety Superpowers): Assist in improving and implementing our safety programs and policies. Be the trainer everyone remembers — making safety practices stick. Hunt down hazards with safety surveys, inspections, and follow-ups, just like a true detective. Help managers investigate incidents and figure out the “whys” to prevent future mishaps. Keep our Safety Committee running and our Safety Recognition Program buzzing. Manage safety records like the organized legend you are.

Requirements

A knack for reading and understanding technical procedures and government regulations (without falling asleep).
A clear, confident communicator — in writing, in person, and even in those awkward post-accident conversations.
Someone with strong time management and conflict resolution skills.
A pro with MS Office and a working knowledge of safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing safety is preferred (but if you’ve got the skills, we want to hear from you).

Responsibilities

Assist in improving and implementing our safety programs and policies.
Be the trainer everyone remembers — making safety practices stick.
Hunt down hazards with safety surveys, inspections, and follow-ups, just like a true detective.
Help managers investigate incidents and figure out the “whys” to prevent future mishaps.
Keep our Safety Committee running and our Safety Recognition Program buzzing.
Manage safety records like the organized legend you are.