VPP Program Coordinator
Total Safety - Westlake, LA
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VPP Program Coordinator Total Safety is seeking a VPP Program Coordinator to support and maintain our facility's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and ensure ongoing OSHA VPP Star compliance. This role partners with leadership, operations, and frontline employees to strengthen engagement, improve safety performance, and promote a proactive, employee-driven safety culture. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include: Coordinate all VPP activities and ensure compliance with OSHA Star requirements. Lead preparation for VPP audits, including documentation, employee interviews, and facility readiness. Support employee-led safety committees and drive workforce engagement. Develop and track corrective actions from inspections, audits, and incident investigations. Conduct root cause analyses and ensure timely resolution of findings. Analyze and report safety performance metrics and trends. Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives. Maintain required OSHA and VPP documentation. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate hazards. Drive continuous improvement across safety programs. Experience Requirements include: Experience supporting or leading VPP initiatives in an industrial or manufacturing setting. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance auditing. Experience with safety committees, corrective action planning, and employee engagement. Familiarity with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and safety data trending. Experience preparing for external audits (OSHA, VPP recertification, etc.) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities include: Expert understanding of VPP and OSHA requirements. Strong EHS regulatory and safety management system knowledge. Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. Education & Certifications include: Bachelor's degree in Safety, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred). Associate degree with relevant experience (acceptable). VPPPA training or certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST) a plus. Work Environment includes both office and field settings with exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and extreme temperatures. PPE is required as appropriate. Noise levels vary from moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Physical Demands include: Walking long distances; sitting, standing, speaking, hearing. Climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching; ladder/tower climbing up to 200 ft. Entering confined spaces. Lifting/moving up to 20 lbs occasionally. Required vision: close, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment. Travel may be required. Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Created: 2026-03-10