Safety Coordinator

Textiles Coated•Manchester, NH

78d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator ensures the company adheres to all safety regulations and promotes a safe work environment. They develop and implement safety policies, conduct inspections, provide training, and investigate incidents to minimize risks and comply with relevant regulations. This is an office-based position but often calls for the individual to work with multiple teams and departments in a manufacturing plant setting.

Requirements

Exhibit familiarity with manufacturing work and safety procedures.
Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA.
Find solutions to unsafe working conditions.
Make decisions based on a combination of analysis, experience, and professional judgment.
Demonstrate excellent organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effectively present information in a way that facilitates learning.
Lead and motivate team members.
Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers effectively, respectfully.
Read and interpret technical manuals, basic engineering drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and risk management information systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA)
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Provide training and education to employees on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and emergency response.
Conduct regular workplace and equipment inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and violations for both employees and contractors.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Ensure all employees have access to, and know how to use, appropriate safety and environmental supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
Schedule all required testing to meet company, local and state guidelines.
Participate in developing and implementing emergency response plans and procedures.
Assist in coordination of team member medical treatments, and in returning injured team members to work.
Maintain, and create as needed, accurate records of safety inspections, training, incidents, JSA’s and other relevant documents. Maintain safety permits on site, in accordance with company procedures.
Communicate information to management, employees, and external stakeholders, creating and maintaining a safety-first culture.