Safety Coordinator

Vinmar International•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator oversees safety programs across Vinmar Recycling Solutions' warehouse operations and external producer/customer facilities. This field-oriented role promotes a culture of safety, ensures regulatory compliance, and proactively minimizes risks to employees, contractors, and operations. Most of the time is spent conducting safety audits, inspections, observations, and compliance activities at producer facilities. The Safety Coordinator serves as a key safety resource for warehouse personnel and field operations, helping ensure safety standards are consistently applied across work environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 4 years of occupational health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, recycling, chemical, petrochemical, or related environments.
Experience conducting field-based safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments within customer, contractor, or multi-site operations.
Experience in incident investigations, hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and safety training.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
Ability to work independently in warehouse and customer-site environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with employees, management, and customer representatives.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to producer/customer facilities within the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), or a related field.

Responsibilities

Partner with warehouse employees, field personnel, supervisors, producer representatives, and leadership to promote safe work practices and a culture of safety.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs for warehouse operations and field activities.
Conduct safety audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments at producer/customer facilities to check compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary safety representative for field operations, providing guidance and oversight during site visits and operational activities at external facilities.
Execute safety initiatives and programs across multiple work locations.
Deliver safety and health training, coaching, and instruction to warehouse and field employees.
Review and recommend improvements to existing safety training programs.
Provide guidance on emergency preparedness, contractor safety, risk management, incident prevention, and workplace safety practices.
Stop work or suspend activities deemed unsafe to personnel, contractors, equipment, or the environment.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents at warehouse locations or producer facilities; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Monitor safety performance metrics, analyze trends, and lead structured problem-solving efforts to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
Maintain positive relationships with producer facility representatives and support compliance with site-specific safety requirements.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety standards, and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
Travel regularly to producer/customer locations to conduct safety audits, inspections, observations, and compliance reviews.
Perform additional duties as assigned.