American Kraft Paper Industries, a leader in the production of high-quality kraft paper, is seeking a motivated and dedicated Safety Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about safety and is eager to contribute to a company at the forefront of this industry.
Safety coordinator
The Safety Coordinator works under the direction of the Health & Safety Manager to accomplish safety goals. The Safety Coordinator will support and promote a safety forward culture mill wide and act as an important member of the organization’s Safety team.
Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for:
- Champion mill-wide safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety rules, codes, and regulations.
- Assist with incident or accident investigations, safety notifications, near-miss tracking, and safety audits.
- Coordinate, attend, promote and support safety training, new employee orientations, emergency response team / safety committee meetings, or any other relevant needs. (Facilitates in manager’s absence)
- Conducting accident investigations and researching safety concerns.
- Maintaining safety training records and safety documentation.
- Performing safety audits and inspections across the facility. (ladder, harness, housekeeping, etc.)
- Attends Morning Meetings and gives safety update in manager’s absence
- Performs New Hire/Transfer Safety Orientation
- Maintains and audits safety equipment; such as but not limited to confined space and emergency response equipment
- Maintains SDS Database as needed
- Provide safety oversight and support during planned and unplanned outages and machine downs.
- Research safety concerns of mill employees
- Interacts in all departments to promote safe behavior and one-on-one accountability
- Ensure the safety component documentation is updated and revised as necessary
- Actively engage with all departments to promote safe behaviors and individual accountability
- Supports, provides training, and promotes EHS Management Software
- Assist with safety projects and continue to drive safety improvements across site
- Supports and Promotes a Safety Forward Culture
- Other duties as needed
Requirements:
- 3 years of experience in a safety related role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
- OSHA 10 certification, (OSHA 30 preferred)
- Working knowledge of manufacturing safety programs (Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Near Miss, etc.)
- Proficient with – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills / listening skills / facilitation.
- Proven leadership experience - Ability to build trust, motivate teams, and drive safety culture.
- Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Initiative and decision-making ability.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
- Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to train and influence others.
- Ability to be a team player
What we offer:
- Competitive base salary with bonus potential.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short and Long-term disability benefits.
- Life and Accidental death benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a respected leader in the kraft paper industry, we’d love to hear from you!
Please apply online at www.americankraftpaper.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This position description is not meant to include all duties and responsibility of the aforementioned position but is meant to give a generalized description of the duties and responsibility of the position.
American Kraft Paper Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
