Health & Safety Coordinator

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator who will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe work environment. This dynamic position involves developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training sessions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and possess strong communication skills. Join a company that values its employees and offers extensive training and development opportunities, making it not just a job, but a great place to work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Extensive safety training

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree in related field or 2 years experience in health and safety.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety training, job site inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Plan and implement occupational safety programs and training.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematics Skills

Safety Certification Training

Knowledge of OHSA

Education

B.S./B.A. in related field

2 years experience in health and safety

Job description

Ventra Grand Rapids 29, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator is responsible for performing H&S related duties on a professional level. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager, and will work closely with plant supervisors and managers.

The Health & Safety Coordinator has responsibility for as an exempt recruiting and onboarding.

The Health & Safety Coordinator maintains, administers, and implements company wide occupational safety programs, ISO management and serves as the coordinator for the occupational safety programs within one or more divisions and/or departments. The Health & Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental occupational safety programs. There are no direct reports to this position.

Job Duties

• Responsible for safety orientation, safety training, job site inspections and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all employees and subcontractors.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for supervisors and field employees, with regard to WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry specific related issues, etc.
• Ensure the timely completion of accident/injury reporting to Corporate Office.
• Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Ability to influence management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
• Conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial, and federal OHSA requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.
• Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree in related field or Two (2) years experience in health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Required for the position skills in basic mathematics, organizational, communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to effectively prioritize, show initiative, and work independently.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Safety certification training is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers’ compensation legislation.
• Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is considered an asset.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Ventra Grand Rapids 29, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America