2nd Shift Safety Coordinator

Ponca City Development Authority; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ponca City Development Authority is seeking a Safety Coordinator to partner with plant leadership in promoting a proactive safety culture. Responsibilities include assisting with safety program compliance, conducting specialized training, and managing incident reporting processes. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in an industrial setting, supervisory experience, and preferably OSHA certification. This role emphasizes the importance of safety training and compliance within a manufacturing environment in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced facility is required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Manager with safety programs and compliance.
• Advise on work practices to improve risk.
• Direct incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Deliver monthly safety training to associates.
• Conduct routine audits for compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety training

Incident reporting

Audits and inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in safety

Minimum of two years in industrial setting

Job description

Position Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to partner with the plant leadership to promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and eliminating hazards before an incident occurs. Assists the Safety Manager with the implementation and maintenance of policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist the Safety Manager with the review and revision of existing programs as well as implementation of new safety programs to ensure company compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Partner with operations and other functions in the plant to review current work practices and advise them with regard to changes as needed to improve risk.
3. Provide direction for the plant’s incident reporting and investigation processes. This includes the determination of root cause(s), assigning corrective actions, and tracking those actions to closure with the goal of preventing similar incidents in the future.
4. Develop and deliver plant safety training to all associates on a monthly basis. Review site training program and make revisions as needed to improve training effectiveness and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
5. Conduct specialized safety training. Evaluate training effectiveness and take steps to improve the site’s training program when necessary.
6. Perform routine audits and inspections to evaluate site’s compliance with the company’s Corporate Safety programs as well as compliance with regulatory safety standards.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience:

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing setting (including assembly/machine shop). Must have supervisory experience in a high volume, fast-paced facility. Previous experience, and/or an undergraduate degree, in safety a plus.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. CPE, CSP or CIH certification a plus.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Requires walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, on occasion.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.