MES Safety & Risk Coordinator - 1

Pella Corporation•Pella, IA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing & Engineering Services (MES) Safety & Risk Coordinator partners with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance to implement and improve safety, environmental, and compliance programs across MES operations and project activities. The role leads safety training, audits, incident investigations, and proactive risk-reduction efforts while supporting custom equipment builds, machine testing, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives across MES-supported locations. The coordinator supports compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable company standards and policies. The role includes travel to MES-supported locations for safety support, training, auditing, project oversight, and incident response, with travel stated as 15–20%.

Requirements

Pass a drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalency.
Pass pre-employment tests.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive accountability.
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate incidents, and recommend improvements.
Lift up to 30 lbs. at waist level and up to 15 lbs. at shoulder level occasionally when moving products or equipment.
Push or pull with up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally when moving products or equipment.
Display average coordination with both hands continuously while performing job tasks.
Perform elevated work occasionally when handling products.
Stoop, kneel, or squat occasionally when handling products.
Ability to climb ladders and occasionally work on rooftops.
Stand continuously and walk frequently during each shift.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for up to 12 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, construction, safety, environmental compliance, or a related technical field.
Experience supporting safety programs, incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, or regulatory compliance activities.
Experience working with custom equipment, machine builds, installation projects, maintenance operations, or manufacturing processes.
Experience developing and delivering training to individuals and teams.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and industrial safety principles.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, safety committees, or cross-functional teams.
Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety, quality, and operational requirements and procedures.
Rapidly develop and maintain expertise in electrical safety and machine guarding.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Technical Department Managers to identify, evaluate, and mitigate safety risks across MES operations and project activities.
Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES safety, environmental, and risk management programs.
Support custom equipment builds, machine testing, commissioning, installations, and startup activities by identifying hazards and implementing appropriate risk controls.
Conduct safety reviews, inspections, audits, and risk assessments for MES facilities, equipment, projects, and work activities.
Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance training.
Maintain safety documentation, records, procedures, SDS information, permits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable company safety standards and policies.
Facilitate safety committees, safety action teams, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing risk and preventing injuries.
Support machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, ergonomics, confined space, rigging, lifting, and other high-risk activities.
Participate in project planning and reviews to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into project execution and operational readiness.
Analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to identify improvement opportunities and drive proactive risk reduction.
Manage and maintain safety-related SharePoint sites, records, reports, and communication tools.
Travel to MES-supported locations to provide safety support, training, auditing, project oversight, and incident response activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.