Plant Safety Coordinator

Northeast Precast•Vineland, NJ

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports and administers the company’s safety and health programs, and focuses on maintaining OSHA compliance, identifying and controlling workplace hazards, supporting training, and promoting a strong safety culture across production, batch plant, yard, and maintenance operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, safety systems)
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual – Spanish/English, preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT and DEP)
Ensures compliance with all Northeast Precast, subcontractor and customer safety programs
Conducts regular safety inspections and risk assessments of NEP facilities, enforcing preventative measures
Collaborate with management and employees to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
Performs safety audits to ensure compliance and identification of improvement opportunities
Tracking corrective actions to completion and coordinating with personnel as appropriate
Ensures thorough record keeping of OSHA documentation, training sessions, accidents, incidents and corrective actions
Coordinate and assist with safety training sessions for employees
Focuses on continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety performance, implementing effective measures, and promoting a culture of safety awareness
Assist with investigations of accidents, injuries, and near-miss events
Participate in incident and near miss investigations, including root cause analysis and correction actions.
Coordinates with employees and tracks corrective actions to completion