Health, Safety, Security Coordinator

Ashley Furniture co.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, EAP

Paid Time Off

Employee discount

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Wellness centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is hiring a Safety Coordinator (2nd Shift) to support the Safety Department and ensure compliance with regulatory and company safety standards at the Tupelo facility.

The role involves conducting safety investigations, maintaining training programs, and partnering with Workers’ Compensation to review claims. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in health and safety.
• 6 months manufacturing/distribution health & safety experience required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with OSHA laws and workers’ compensation laws and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Comply with regulatory standards and update safety policies.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Educate staff on health, safety, and security laws and procedures.
• Conduct safety training sessions and maintain records.
• Collaborate with Workers’ Compensation to review injury claims.
• Participate in safety meetings and programs; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety compliance

Accident investigation

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field

Equivalent work experience

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Tools

OSHA regulations knowledge

Recordkeeping systems

Safety audit tools

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

If you are a current Ashley employee : Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.

Job details: Safety Coordinator (2nd Shift)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 4:30 am

This role is considered safety sensitive

Summary:

The Safety Coordinator will support the efforts of the Safety Department to ensure compliance with regulatory and company safety standards. This position will support the efforts to promote a secure environment for all Ashley employees and Ashley property. This position will meet with Ashley employees to address safety-related issues and conduct safety investigations; maintain safety & training programs and records; develop and facilitate training programs; conduct safety audits. The Safety Coordinator will communicate regularly and work with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate work-related injury claims.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all regulatory standards: update Company safety policies and procedures according to regulatory updates to ensure compliance, advise management regarding regulatory issues, support the abatement of discovered regulatory violations, conduct monthly supervisor safety training, review video and /or photos for possible captured regulatory violations, and conduct new employee orientation sessions.
• Manage day-to-day safety-related issues: investigate accidents, review employee injuries, and assign individuals to follow up, train staff on new policies and procedures, and educate internal staff about all health, safety, and security laws, regulations, procedures, etc.
• Ensure positive employee and internal customer relations by meeting with employees regarding safety issues, resolving employee complaints, abatements and issue follow-up and addressing safety concerns.
• Assist injured employees by evaluating injuries, bandaging injuries, and transporting injured employees to medical facilities when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Worker’s Compensation department by reviewing and investigating injuries and their cause and meeting regularly to review injuries.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training, and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field or equivalent work experience, Preferred
• 6 months’ experience in manufacturing/distribution health & safety, Required
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience with OSHA laws and regulations, worker’s Compensation laws (State applicable), accident investigation, and Safety audit programs for manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools, record Management, and reading and interpreting government regulations, rules, and laws.

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership :Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture’s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values,

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms:

We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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