Safety Coordinator
On-siteGarland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Begin each shift on the production floor engaging with teams during morning meetings, pre-task planning, and stretch-and-flex activities. Monitor facility operations for compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, initiating corrective actions as needed. Conduct incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, while identifying and documenting unsafe acts to ensure continuous improvement. Serve as a member of the first aid and emergency response team, lead safety briefings for contractors, and compile documentation for regulatory reporting. Ensure completion of required inspections for PPE, tools, and equipment, and support crisis management through emergency drills. Educate personnel on safe work practices and participate in New Product Introduction meetings to address potential safety concerns.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field; OR minimum of 3 years of relevant HSE experience
- Minimum 3 years of full-time experience in a Safety role within a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience in: conducting safety training, hazard/risk assessments, and incident investigations with root cause analysis
- Equivalent military experience will be considered in lieu of traditional education or industry experience
- Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction safety standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations
- Confidence in addressing unsafe acts and conditions at all organizational levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
- Fluent in English with full professional proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
- Must have full range of dexterity in all body parts
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work from heights as needed
- Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat
- Must be able to push and pull carts, dollies, pallet jacks, etc...
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required
- Must be able to identify the full spectrum of colors
- Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and able to perform work while wearing safety glasses (contact lenses are not allowed in manufacturing/production areas)
- Must not have hearing loss or must be corrected with hearing aids
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel to work or other facilities to support safety
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline
- Professional safety certification(s) such as ASP, CSP, OHST, or equivalent
- Experience with HOP, Risk Analysis, HRA's, MCC's, and Learning Teams
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO procedures)
- At least 1 year of experience in construction site safety
- Current certifications in First Aid, CPR with AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
- Proficiency in Vietnamese and/or Spanish is a plus but not required
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