Safety Coordinator

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.•La Porte, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator will monitor daily manufacturing operations for compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards. This role involves conducting regular plant safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all shifts. The coordinator will investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and equipment-related hazards, preparing detailed reports and corrective action plans. They will also schedule and coordinate annual safety training programs and emergency drills, delivering training sessions on health and safety topics and accident prevention. Maintaining accurate safety documentation, assisting with ergonomic improvements and industrial hygiene practices, and collaborating with supervisors and maintenance teams are key aspects of this position. The Safety Coordinator will actively participate in the company Safety Committee, providing input on safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects. This role requires advising and instructing on various safety-related topics, inspecting premises and personnel work practices, and stopping any unsafe acts or processes. Occasional overnight travel to other company sites or training locations may be required. The position will have a home base at one of our Chicagoland locations with regular travel to all Chicagoland locations. Flexibility to work with teams on different shifts (day, evening, or weekend) is necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in safety roles within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, machine safety, and hazard control methods.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify hazards before they become issues.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Requires having a strong presence on the production floor (minimum 50% time on production floor) and interacting with all levels of staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred).
Preferred Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, First Aid/CPR, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily manufacturing operations for compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
Conduct regular plant safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all shifts.
Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and equipment-related hazards; prepare detailed reports and corrective action plans.
Schedule and coordinate annual safety training programs and emergency drills for all employees.
Conduct training sessions and presentations on health and safety topics and accident prevention for employees and supervisors.
Deliver safety training on topics such as lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE usage, and emergency response.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, including SDS records and compliance logs.
Assist in implementing ergonomic improvements and industrial hygiene practices.
Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance teams to ensure safe equipment operation and preventive maintenance schedules.
Actively participate in the company Safety Committee, providing input on safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (e.g., noise levels, proper use of machinery, PPE compliance).
Inspect premises and personnel work practices to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
Stop any unsafe acts or processes that appear dangerous or unhealthy.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel to other company sites or training locations may be required.
Location: Position will have a home base at one of our Chicagoland locations with regular (daily/weekly) travel to all Chicagoland locations.
Shifts: Must be flexible to work with teams on different shifts (day, evening, or weekend) as needed.
Other duties as assigned.