Job Title: Safety Coordinator
General Description
The Safety Specialist is responsible for leading supporting, developing, and maintaining the company’s safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This role works closely with all departments, especially Production, Maintenance, and HR to promote a strong safety culture, reduce workplace risks, and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards. The Safety Specialist serves as a key communication link between employees, supervisors and management.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
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3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial safety role.
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Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety programs.
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Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and employee training.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
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OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
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First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
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Experience in manufacturing, or assembly operations.
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Experience supporting safety audits and compliance programs.
Responsibilities
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Manage and maintain OSHA compliance tracking, ensuring timely updates and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Support and enforce IWAY safety requirements in alignment with corporate and customer standards.
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Conduct and deliver new‑hire safety orientation, ensuring employees understand core safety expectations from day one.
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Perform monthly safety audits of facilities, equipment, and work practices; document findings and follow up on corrective actions.
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Lead or support incident investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action development.
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Oversee PPE management, including availability, condition, usage compliance, and program improvements.
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Assist with emergency response planning, drills, documentation, and coordination with internal teams.
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Prepare and distribute safety KPI reports, analyzing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
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Manage contractor safety, including onboarding, compliance verification, and monitoring of safe work practices.
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Administer and maintain the training matrix, ensuring required safety training is completed, documented, and up to date.
Job Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 20 kg / 50 lbs.
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Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and exposure to manufacturing environments with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.
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Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or overtime for audits, training, or incident response.
