Safety and Quality Coordinator

Novolex • Brookshire, TX

1d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Quality Coordinator ensures all facility operations, products produced, and shipments meet strict customer specifications, food safety certifications, and corporate guidelines. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this role is responsible for driving a zero-injury safety culture, maintaining total regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), and auditing plant systems to guarantee maximum quality and operational integrity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience as a Safety Coordinator, preferably in a food manufacturing or food-contact packaging environment
• OSHA 10-hour certification is required
• Strong working knowledge of EPA and GMP standards
• Strong reading, writing, and basic math skills
• Must be highly computer literate with intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to operate media equipment including projectors, personal computers, and cell phones
• Exceptional organizational, time management, leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills with a proven ability to confidently present to groups
• Strong ability to work effectively within a team environment, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and analyze complex data with sharp attention to detail
• Confident communicating with all levels of internal and external customers
• Self-managing professional able to think on your feet, work productively with limited supervision, and make sound, logical decisions under pressure
• Capability to walk the plant floor daily and wear comprehensive food safety PPE

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree is preferred
• OSHA 30-hour is highly preferred
• Intimate knowledge of Duro quality standards is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and ensure all corporate and plant safety policies and procedures are up to date and strictly followed
• Continuously perform all required tasks safely, taking immediate action to correct or report unsafe conditions, hazards, and unsafe behaviors on the plant floor
• Perform thorough accident and incident investigations in coordination with the Plant Manager, Human Resources, and Corporate EHS. Oversee the CLOSE CALL program to ensure correct reporting and documentation
• Follow and enforce all PPE policies, including the mandatory use of steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and hair/beard nets
• Act as the primary plant liaison for government agencies, regulatory inspectors, and emergency responders
• Continually monitor all aspects of quality, ensuring all products produced or shipped meet strict customer specifications and corporate guidelines
• Follow all Food Contact Packaging Safety requirements as outlined in the SQF Quality Manual and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Organize and lead specialized food safety certification efforts (SQF, YUM!, Burger King, Havi, Wendy’s, etc.). Perform and record monthly Sanitation, Security, Glass and Brittle Plastics, and Master Cleaning Schedule audits
• Manage the facility’s Pest Control Program and maintain all corresponding compliance documentation to meet strict food safety standards
• Investigate and analyze customer complaints to resolve quality issues. This includes performing root-cause analysis, issuing formal corrective action responses, and filing claims against carriers
• Manage the GEMBA program schedule, ensure monthly audits are completed, and immediately address reoccurring or severe plant floor problems
• Perform, document, and record required internal facility inspections and Mobile Inspections, ensuring all updates are logged in the appropriate safety systems
• Maintain a clean, highly organized, and efficient personal work area per established 5S principles
• Prepare for, steer, and lead both union and non-union safety committee meetings, ensuring plant safety goals and objectives are met
• Design, conduct, and document safety training updates, new hire orientations, and specialized training for shipping/receiving employees (including lift and clamp truck safety rules)
• Lead projects and cross-functional teams focused on continuously improving a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient work environment
• Use Microsoft Excel to compile detailed reports, track metrics, and document test or audit results
• Maintain regular, clear communication regarding safety and quality updates with all levels of the organization—from floor-level operators up to Corporate Safety, Quality, and the Corporate EHS Manager
• All other duties assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Training and development programs
• Skills development
• Advanced education programs
• Company and industry training curricula
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED