Safety Coordinator

U.S. Pipe•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Safety Coordinator to help implement company safety policies and continuously monitor the workplace for hazardous safety and health conditions. The role supports maintaining a safe work environment in a heavy manufacturing setting. The position works second shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Current OSHA 30 or OSHA 10 certification required.
Confined Space training required.
First Aid/CPR training required.

Nice To Haves

A Safety- or Environmental-related degree is preferred.
Two to three years of manufacturing or industry experience is preferred.
Three or more years of safety experience outlining and implementing employee safety procedures, practices, and accident-prevention programs in a heavy manufacturing industry is a plus.
Graduate Safety Practitioner certification through BCSP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety training within the department for all shifts, including Daily Safety Huddles, Weekly Single Points, Monthly Safety Meetings, and EHS Alerts.
Conduct regular safety and housekeeping audits within the department.
Discuss audit findings with the Department Supervisor and Safety.
Work with Safety to ensure deficiencies are addressed in a timely manner.
Perform safety walks throughout the shift and observe job-task performance to ensure safe procedures are followed.
Counsel employees on safe job procedures when necessary.
Report observations to Safety.
Participate in New Hire Orientation.
Work with Supervisors on periodic reviews of JSAs, LOTO procedures, and Hazard Analysis within the department.
Provide input to Safety on improvements or additions to training for new hires and transferring employees.