Safety Coordinator
About The Position
The Safety Coordinator is a member of the Health & Safety Department at a technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina, and reports to the Safety Manager. The role makes decisions about day-to-day safety issues at the plant. Its primary focus is managing the Safety Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Program, developing and delivering training on the company’s core safety programs, and driving and auditing corrective-action and data-driven programs. The position also provides administrative and systems support, coordinates purchasing and inventory for safety supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), and manages safety-related projects. The facility produces dry dog and cat food and emphasizes safety and sustainability, including water conservation and renewable electricity efforts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 1 year of administrative experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, industrial, military, retail, healthcare, construction, or related environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage all areas of the Safety Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Program.
- Develop and deliver training related to the company’s core safety programs.
- Drive and audit corrective-action and data-driven programs.
- Provide administrative support, including maintaining data integrity, generating reports, and maintaining documents such as OSHA and corporate training reports, compliance audits, local Standard Operating Procedures, and manuals.
- Coordinate purchasing, inventory management, corporate card reconciliation, and payment processing for plant safety supplies and PPE.
- Maintain safety systems for SharePoint and website updates, including incident report generation, action follow-up, and other corporate reporting requirements.
- Manage special projects, including hearing test scheduling, confined-space audits and walkthroughs with the Fire Department, and incident investigations as they arise.
- Support relationships with key vendors and handle related administrative tasks, including inventory.
- Work safely, model safety practices, and provide daily safety representation in required meetings and on the plant floor.
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Healthcare coverage.
- A broad range of other benefits; details may vary by position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
