Safety Coordinator

VAC Magnetics LLC•Sumter, SC

About The Position

e-VAC Magnetics LLC, a member of VAC Group, is seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Coordinator for its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) function within a manufacturing facility. The position partners closely with the EHS Manager and operational leadership to promote a safe and compliant workplace through employee training, inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance activities, emergency preparedness, environmental program support, and continuous improvement. The Safety Coordinator is a visible resource on the production floor who helps drive employee engagement and adherence to safe work practices. The role supports and maintains site safety and environmental programs, conducts training and drills, responds to emergencies and provides initial first aid, investigates incidents, performs inspections and risk assessments, maintains compliance records, and coordinates corrective actions. It also promotes employee participation and supports the site Safety Committee and broader safety-culture initiatives.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a safety role; manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred.
Knowledge or experience with OSHA regulations, safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action management in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed compliance records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may involve loud noise, heat, machinery, and hazardous materials.
Ability to climb industrial stairs and ladders, stand and walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; preferred but not required.
OSHA 30-hour certification or higher.
EMT or First Responder certification.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial safety role.

Responsibilities

Enforce, support, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures; support implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs.
Help department leads comply with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards; maintain Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventories; support hazardous-material management and environmental compliance activities.
Organize and conduct safety training for new and existing employees, coordinate safety drills, and maintain training records and compliance documentation.
Respond to emergency calls and provide initial first aid at the scene of accidents, medical emergencies, or disasters on site.
Investigate accidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, track actions to completion, and maintain incident records.
Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies as required.
Conduct safety audits and inspections of equipment, machinery, and work areas; collaborate with maintenance teams on equipment safety and upkeep; assist with EHS audits and regulatory inspections.
Track and verify corrective actions resulting from inspections and audits.
Promote compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements; communicate program effectiveness and improvement areas to management.
Maintain OSHA logs, safety metrics, inspection and training records, and other compliance documentation; assist with EHS reports, trend analysis, KPI tracking, and audit documentation.
Perform risk assessments and participate in job hazard analyses; recommend and support engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to reduce workplace risks, injuries, illness, and property damage.
Promote safety awareness and employee participation, respond to employee safety concerns, coordinate Safety Committee activities and follow-up, and support safety-culture and continuous-improvement initiatives.