Safety Coordinator

KENT WORLDWIDE • Muscatine, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At KENT WORLDWIDE™ , safety is one of our core values - and the Safety Coordinator is essential to bringing that commitment to life. Based at our brand-new Pet facility, this role provides hands‑on leadership across all safety and compliance efforts, serving as the primary site contact and a champion for continuous improvement. From enforcing standards to educating and engaging employees, the Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in building a strong, proactive safety culture every day. If you’re energized by leading change and making a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you! This role is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA .

Requirements

• Associates degree in Safety Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in Manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of safety regulations is preferred
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of OSHA, EPA, Industrial Hygiene, ANSI, NFPA, and DOT standards and the ability to apply them.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and auditor safety software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ISO 9000 and lean manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary site safety contact for employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies (OSHA, DNR, EPA, etc.), and actively participate in the Kent safety network.
• Promote a strong safety culture by driving engagement, supporting safety initiatives, and communicating clear safety and training objectives.
• Maintain and execute safety programs, including emergency response plans, annual drills, and regular inspections of safety equipment and PPE.
• Coordinate, lead, and track incident reporting and investigations (injuries, near‑misses, unsafe conditions), ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct daily production floor walkthroughs, safety observations, and project-related safety inspections to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety plans and ensure consistent daily compliance.
• Deliver safety training, including regulatory standards, company expectations, and safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain safety documentation and compliance programs, including hazard communication (labels, SDS, chemical inventory), ergonomics support, and required records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree