Bilingual Safety Leader — Manufacturing Excellence

Lake Cable; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Cable in Illinois is seeking a Safety Coordinator - Bilingual to support and continuously improve our safety programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to drive compliance, reduce risk, and cultivate a culture of safety excellence in line with OSHA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Safety or a related field, at least three years of manufacturing safety experience, and OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
• OSHA 30 and professional certifications (ASP, CSP, CHST, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support facility safety programs to ensure OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, revise, and maintain safety policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Create and implement new safety processes, guidance, and best practices that drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to develop engineering controls and innovative solutions that eliminate or reduce workplace hazards.
• Conduct employee safety orientations, training programs, toolbox talks, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Track safety metrics, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and participate in safety committees and improvement projects.
• Performs PPE inspections when applicable and maintain log with inspection dates
• Drafts and submits reports and work orders related to health and safety operations
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Root cause analysis

Safety program development

MS Office

Conflict resolution

Risk reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

OSHA 30

Safety certifications (ASP/CSP/CHST)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lake Cable in Illinois is seeking a Safety Coordinator - Bilingual to support and continuously improve our safety programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to drive compliance, reduce risk, and cultivate a culture of safety excellence in line with OSHA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Safety or a related field, at least three years of manufacturing safety experience, and OSHA