Safety Coordinator

Careers•Devens, MA

94d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At New England Sheets, safety is the top priority. The Safety Coordinator is a hands-on role responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring workplace safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance, prevent accidents and incidents, and promote a safe work environment. The role involves inspections, employee training, incident investigations, recordkeeping, PPE management, and collaboration with management to ensure the effectiveness of the Safety Program. The Safety Coordinator also conducts risk assessments, develops and enforces policies, plans for emergencies, and fosters a safety culture through training and communication. The role requires availability to work varied shifts when needed to promote the safety culture and conduct accident or incident investigations. Domestic travel, including occasional air travel, is required.

Requirements

2–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA regulations.
Excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills.
Problem-solving and leadership abilities to drive a safety culture.
Attention to detail when identifying hazards and verifying compliance.
Ability to travel domestically, including occasional air travel.

Responsibilities

Create new safety programs and sustain existing programs, Emergency Action Plans, and site-specific protocols.
Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments of work areas.
Design and deliver safety training for new hires and existing staff, including hazard recognition, PPE use, and emergency procedures.
Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Work varied shifts when needed to promote the safety culture and conduct accident or incident investigations.
Maintain OSHA logs, incident reports, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs); ensure compliance posters are displayed; and report to management and risk management.
Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available, maintained, and used.
Facilitate company safety training and lead safety meetings.
Coordinate evacuation drills and crisis protocols.
Serve as a primary contact among employees, supervisors, management, and regulatory bodies such as OSHA.