Plant Safety Coordinator

u003cdivu003eTitle: Safety Coordinatoru003cbru003eReports To: Plant Manageru003cbru003eRole Summaryu003cbru003eProvide leadership, mentoring, and hands-on support to drive employee health and safety across a food manufacturing plant. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies. Identify operational risks, communicate findings, and develop practical strategies to mitigate those risks.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003cbru003e• Learn plant operations (food ingredient production, powder processing, packaging/shipping) to proactively identify and reduce safety risks.u003cbru003e• Lead, sustain, and continuously improve the site’s ISO 45001 safety management system.u003cbru003e• Partner with management to embed safety processes, documentation, and accountability.u003cbru003e• Champion a safety-first culture through floor observations, hazard recognition, and targeted initiatives.u003cbru003e• Plan and conduct safety audits per OSHA and internal SMS; drive timely closure of findings.u003cbru003e• Develop and deliver effective safety training (classroom and hands-on); measure and improve outcomes.u003cbru003e• Lead the safety committee; set agendas, track goals, and report progress.u003cbru003e• Ensure availability, readiness, and correct use of safety equipment and PPE.u003cbru003e• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and improvement.u003cbru003e• Model safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).u003cbru003e• Perform additional duties as needed to support the site EHS program.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eQualificationsu003cbru003e• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.u003cbru003e• Experience: 4-6 years in industrial safety; ISO 45001 training/certification required. Food processing experience preferred (not required).u003cbru003e• Knowledge: Strong understanding of OSHA, ISO 45001, and ANSI. Ability to read/interpret and sketch basic drawings/blueprints.u003cbru003e• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, and decision making. Ability to influence without authority and drive results. Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003ePhysical u0026Work Environmentu003cbru003e• Ability to walk, stand, reach, and climb stairs as needed.u003cbru003e• Exposure to heat, humidity, cold, and typical production conditions (including process aromatics).u003cbru003e• May work at heights or in elevated/precarious areas when required.u003cbru003e• Lead and improve ISO 45001 across the siteu003cbru003e• Drive OSHA compliance, audits, and corrective actionsu003cbru003e• Train teams, lead the safety committee, and strengthen safety cultureu003cbru003e• Maintain accurate safety documentation and GMP standardsu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eYou Bring:u003cbru003e• 4-10 yrs industrial safety experienceu003cbru003e• ISO 45001 training/certificationu003cbru003e• Strong communication, problem solving, and follow-throughu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Clinton, IA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'IL136-2748715

Created: 2025-10-04