Safety Coordinator

This position is with a growing & successful food manufacturing company located in the Midwestern U.S. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a safety role within a CPG manufacturing facility.  Please apply if interested! 

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Responsible for creating a safety-first culture through continuous improvement, safety policies & OSHA compliance
• Develop & implement all safety programs per OSHA requirements
• Identify, develop & lead all company safety training programs
• Facilitate periodic safety audits of all departments
• Identify potential and existing hazards & verify that each hazard has been effectively remedied
• Recommend process improvements
• Lead accident & near-miss investigations to ensure that root cause is identified and all action items are completed
• Complete & maintain all OSHA reports
• Assist in creating and managing the safety operating budget
• Maintain safety supply inventory
• Work with HR and Workers’ Compensation on Workers’ Compensation cases
• Manage the contractor safety program
• Performs other duties and/or assignments as directed

Required Skills/Qualifications (including but not limited to):

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must have 2+ years in a safety role within a CPG manufacturing facility; food manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work in a varied temperature environment is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Needs to be proficient with computers
• Ability to lift/ move up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred  
• Must be a positive team player who will work effectively with everyone
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment background, drug and criminal screens