Safety Coordinator

NUESKES MEAT PRODUCTS INC•Wittenberg, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety coordinator to lead and strengthen our safety program in a food manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety programs that protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace injuries, and promote a strong safety culture. The Safety coordinator will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Quality, and leadership to identify hazards, implement effective controls, investigate incidents, and ensure employees have the training and resources necessary to work safely. The ideal candidate is a visible, hands-on safety leader who truly cares about the welfare of our work family, can balance regulatory requirements with practical solutions, and builds strong working relationships throughout the organization.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive safety experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety programs.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
Experience developing and delivering safety training.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of an organization.
Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor and work directly with employees and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
ASP, CSP, or other professional safety certification.
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and ammonia refrigeration.
Experience with NFPA standards and electrical safety/NFPA 70E.
Experience with industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine guarding, and hazard assessments.
Experience using EHS management software for inspections, corrective actions, incident management, and training.
Experience managing workers' compensation programs and OSHA recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

Lead the company's overall Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, programs, and training.
Conduct regular facility safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and work with department leaders to implement corrective actions.
Monitor safety performance and develop strategies to reduce injuries and incidents.
Establish and track safety KPIs, including recordable incidents, DART, near misses, corrective actions, and other leading indicators.
Promote employee involvement in safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, Wisconsin DWD, EPA, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain required safety records, documentation, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
Support OSHA inspections, insurance audits, customer audits, and other regulatory or third-party inspections.
Maintain and periodically review the Emergency Action Plan, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Powered Industrial Truck, Machine Guarding, PPE, and other applicable programs.
Assist with Process Safety Management (PSM) activities associated with the facility's ammonia refrigeration system.
Lead investigations of workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage, and other incidents.
Perform root-cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
Track corrective actions through completion and verify effectiveness.
Identify trends and communicate findings to management and employees.
Coordinate appropriate workers' compensation and regulatory documentation.
Develop and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, and managers.
Maintain employee training records and ensure required refresher training is completed.
Coordinate safety orientation for new employees.
Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, safety campaigns, and employee engagement activities.
Develop safety communications that are clear, practical, and relevant to employees.
Serve as a resource for supervisors and employees regarding safety concerns and safe work practices.
Maintain and improve emergency response programs and procedures.
Coordinate fire, severe weather, ammonia, medical emergency, evacuation, and other emergency drills.
Maintain emergency response equipment and coordinate required inspections and testing.
Participate in emergency response activities and post-event evaluations.
Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend engineering and administrative controls.
Work with Engineering and Maintenance to eliminate or reduce hazards through the hierarchy of controls.
Evaluate new equipment, processes, chemicals, and facility modifications for safety considerations.
Participate in Management of Change activities when applicable.
Assist with machine guarding and other engineering-based risk reduction initiatives.