MES Safety & Risk Coordinator - 1

Pella Windows & Doors•Pella, IA

About The Position

The Manufacturing & Engineering Services (MES) Safety & Risk Coordinator partners with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance teams 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 develops expertise in electrical safety and machine guarding; supports project planning and execution; conducts safety reviews, inspections, audits, and risk assessments; and leads incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up. The role maintains safety documentation, records, procedures, SDS information, permits, regulatory compliance requirements, SharePoint sites, reports, and communication tools. It supports compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company standards and provides safety support, training, auditing, project oversight, and incident response at MES-supported locations. Travel is 15–20%. The work environment includes designated areas requiring hearing protection and safety glasses, as well as seasonal high temperatures and humidity. Physical activities include occasional lifting, pushing or pulling, elevated work, stooping, kneeling or squatting; climbing ladders and occasionally working on rooftops; continuous standing and hand coordination; frequent walking; and repetitive tasks for up to 12 hours per day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Pass a drug screen and 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; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, including the ability to identify trends, investigate incidents, and recommend improvements.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 30 lbs. at waist level and 15 lbs. at shoulder level occasionally; pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. occasionally; climbing ladders; occasionally working on rooftops and at elevated heights; standing continuously, walking frequently, and performing 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 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 safety, quality, and operational requirements and procedures.
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.
Lead the 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 risk controls.
Conduct safety reviews, inspections, audits, and risk assessments for 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 incorporate safety considerations 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 for safety support, training, auditing, project oversight, and incident response (15–20% travel).
Perform other duties as assigned.