Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Emporia, Kansas, seeks a Safety & Security Coordinator to manage programs in safety, security, and environmental compliance. This role demands a proactive leader with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting safety audits, training, and ensuring compliance across the organization. The company offers benefits such as medical and vision insurance. Join us to create a secure workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing experience, with leadership experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of safety principles and hazard recognition.
• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company-wide programs in Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and develop training programs.
• Maintain all security systems and track inventory of keys and locks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Initiative

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Technical education

Job description

The Safety & Security Coordinator will oversee and manage company-wide programs in Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance. You’ll ensure our workplace stays safe, secure, and compliant by maintaining accurate records, leading training, enforcing rules, and collaborating across departments.

Safety – Program Ownership

• Investigate accidents and lead prevention initiatives.
• Conduct plant-wide safety and housekeeping audits.
• Develop and deliver safety training; maintain training records.
• Lead equipment/fixture safety reviews, PPE evaluations and selection.
• Manage first responder program, fire‑response team training & first aid.
• Oversee facility‑wide safety labelling/markings.

Security – Program Ownership

• Maintain all security systems (locks, badges, access control).
• Track keys/locks inventory; manage employee badge and automated door systems.
• Develop and maintain emergency response program.
• Supervise on‑site security personnel; manage security lighting, alarms, fire‑extinguishers.
• Manage governmental compliance and reporting (e.g., SARA, CERCLA).
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors, and teams across the company to drive safety, security and compliance practices.
• Liaise directly with OSHA, insurance providers, fire departments, sprinkler system certifiers and other regulatory partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical education preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience; supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage with managers and employees at all levels.
• Solid knowledge of safety principles, hazard recognition, training program development.
• Strong independent judgment, initiative, and communication skills (written & oral).
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance

📩 If you’re a proactive leader passionate about creating safe, secure, and compliant work‑environments, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Manufacturing