Safety Coordinator

Benefits

• 401(k) and Retirement Plan

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Program

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture across manufacturing operations. This position partners closely with leadership and shop floor teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.

Essential Duties – Safety

• Lead and drive the Safety Committee, including scheduling and facilitating monthly and quarterly safety meetings

• Monitor workplace health and safety conditions, identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and ensure implementation through the safety system

• Develop, maintain, and audit safety program documentation, including training logs, inspections, and reports

• Lead investigations of near-misses, incidents, and injuries, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Conduct required annual Safety and Environmental training in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Develop, update, and maintain written safety programs and policies including IIPP, EHS programs, Hazard Communication (SDS), PPE, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Hygiene, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and Emergency Action Plans

• Support management with safety planning and continuous improvement initiatives

• Respond to on-call emergencies involving injuries, accidents, or alarm systems

• Ensure maintenance safety protocols, including LOTO, are followed at all times

• Order, maintain, and sustain safety supplies and equipment

Essential Duties – Environmental

• Maintain and complete all required federal, state, and local EHS reports and documentation

• Manage wastewater systems and air emissions compliance

• Conduct EHS audits, sampling, and measurements to eliminate or control hazardous conditions

• Perform inspections of hazardous waste storage areas and ensure proper disposal

• Manage, maintain, and improve EHS Management System documentation, communication, and record retention

Maintenance Support (Preferred)

• Organize and maintain work request entries and monitor maintenance activities

• Recommend countermeasures to prevent repetitive equipment breakdowns

• Submit quote requests for subcontractors related to facility and production equipment repairs

• Order repair parts and maintenance supplies

• Track and report maintenance KPIs to leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety within a manufacturing environment

• Additional experience supporting or working within a maintenance department is a plus

• Strong working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations and best practices

• Familiarity with CAL-OSHA, CAL-EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards

• Experience handling and managing hazardous waste

• Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with maintenance databases is a plus

• Ability to use power and hand tools safely

• Knowledge of safe operating procedures including LOTO, welding safety, and PPE usage

• Ability to read and understand blueprints is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred

• Equivalent industry experience may substitute for formal education at the hiring manager’s discretion

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA Certification

• HAZWOPER Incident Commander

• Train-the-Trainer Certification

• Forklift Certification

• CPR Certification

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to sit at a computer approximately 25% of the workday

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on occasion

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and carrying

• Ability to climb ladders as required

• Exposure to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, airborne particles, heat, and fumes

• Requires close, distance, and depth vision; safety glasses required

General Requirements

• Comfortable working hands-on on the shop floor for up to 50% or more of the workday

• ITAR eligibility required

• Must successfully pass a drug/alcohol test, background check, and pre-employment physical

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