The Safety and Health Coordinator is responsible for engaging employees in creating a positive safety work culture while implementing the company safety programs and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations that pertain to Safety & Health. This position is an extension of the Safety Manager on the 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Track and enforce the safety training requirements for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Conduct department audits while engaging employees in safety requirements and promotions
- Perform job task in all departments periodically to analyze JSAs and safety indicators
- Perform root cause analysis for incident investigations to develop meaningful corrective actions that will provide long term mitigation results
- Assist with all training of employees, vendors and visitors.
- Assist in establishing Safety & Health goals for the facility that will increase the safety culture producing a workforce and workplace that is incident free
- Communicate effectively with management to provide a positive safety culture for the facility.
- Be capable of developing and/or translating training program that will enhance the message intended for communication to the employee.
- Attend huddle meetings to ensure the safety message is properly conveyed to employees.
- Respond promptly to employee concerns and ensure follow up with employee requesting information or assistance
- Report and develop corrective actions for critical situations including Environmental issues on the 2nd and 3rd shift
- Receive purchased items in oracle
- Ensure KPI''s and OSHA documentation is properly managed in lntelex
- Assist the medical staff with injuries/incidents and required medical screenings
- Actively participate with the safety teams at the facility (Haz Mat)
- Actively participated with Safety Committees and ensure employee engagement
- Conduct statistical analysis to assist management with development of programs to ensure compliance and a safe working environment
- Attend meetings on 2nd/3rd shift to ensure safety information is communicated and operational information is received and communicated to the Safety Manager
- Send out all safety reports as directed by the Safety Manager (Daily Safety Communication).
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor1s Degree in Safety Management or experience in related field.
- 2-5 years'' experience preferred (consideration given to strong candidate at an entry level).
- Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
- Able to work independently with little to no direct supervision.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate with all levels of employees.
- Must be computer literate.
- Continued professional enhancement through education and certifications
Language Skills
- Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees both verbally and in writing.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration
- Minimal EMT certification a plus.
- Ability to obtain instructor/trainer certifications for required Safety and Health programs
- Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)
- Drug Screening
Physical Demands
- Must be able to move throughout the facility.
- Must be able to climb stairs.
- Must be able to write and type.
- Must be able to lift a minimum 50lbs.
Work Environment
- Employee will be exposed to all types of environments: Hot, cold, wet, dry, & noisy.