Manufacturing Safety Coordinator

Qualdoc•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator to support workplace safety across a manufacturing and fabrication operation. This role is highly visible on the production floor and focuses on identifying hazards, improving safe work practices, supporting employee training, and maintaining safety compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, inspections, and incident investigation.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and supervisors at all levels.
Comfortable working directly in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.

Nice To Haves

ASP, CSP, or related safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a regular presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
Observe work activities and identify potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
Work directly with employees and supervisors to reinforce safe practices.
Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement.
Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and observations.
Document findings and track corrective actions through completion.
Identify trends and recommend improvements to reduce workplace risks.
Support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Assist with new-hire safety orientations and onboarding.
Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training.
Provide practical safety coaching to employees and supervisors.
Communicate safety requirements and best practices across the workforce.
Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss reporting.
Participate in investigations and root cause analysis.
Help develop corrective and preventive actions.
Follow up to verify corrective actions are completed effectively.
Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and related files.
Assist with regulatory and internal compliance documentation.
Support ongoing improvements to safety programs and processes.