Safety Coordinator

Progressive Machine & Design•Victor, NY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Machine & Design (PMD) is seeking a proactive, hands-on Safety & Risk Coordinator to lead workplace safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. This role reports to the COO and is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating across departments, solving problems, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing. PMD designs and builds custom automation systems for manufacturers globally, focusing on productivity, quality, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two (2) years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience administering workplace safety programs and regulatory compliance.
Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Safety, Facilities Management, Maintenance Technology, or a related field.
Experience administering workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
Professional certifications such as CSP, OHST, CIH, or similar.
Machinery safety certifications such as CMSE, TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, or equivalent.
Experience performing machine risk assessments in an industrial automation environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSDS/SDS, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Conduct facility safety audits, inspections, ergonomic assessments, and risk assessments.
Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective actions.
Manage employee safety incentive programs.
Partner with facilities personnel to maintain a safe work environment.
Coordinate fire protection inspections and facility safety initiatives.
Develop, deliver, and track employee safety training programs.
Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety education.
Conduct weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings.
Maintain training records and required certifications.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses.
Complete root cause analyses, corrective action plans, and required reporting.
Manage workers' compensation claims from initial report through resolution.
Coordinate return-to-work and light-duty programs.
Serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriers, medical providers, and injured employees.
Monitor incident trends and recommend preventive actions.
Support machine risk assessments and machinery safety validation.
Evaluate safeguarding systems, including guarding, light curtains, safety devices, and risk reduction measures.
Verify safety labeling complies with ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards.
Support machine safety during equipment build, installation, and customer acceptance.
Review safety KPIs with leadership and recommend improvements.
Maintain inventory of PPE and safety supplies.
Coordinate contractor and vendor safety activities.
Support facility security and visitor safety requirements.
Collaborate with Human Resources on wellness and employee health initiatives.
Promote safe work practices throughout the organization.