HSE Specialist

Kelly Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an HSE Coordinator to support health, safety, and environmental programs on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis. You will coordinate training, manage documentation, and assist with investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance while promoting a strong safety culture on the production floor.

The role requires organizing training records, coordinating audits, and maintaining compliance data.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.
• Three years of health, safety, and environmental experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections to identify safety and environmental concerns.
• Coordinate and maintain HSE programs, records, and documentation.
• Conduct HSE orientation for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Track and close corrective actions; escalate overdue items.
• Support OSHA and environmental compliance initiatives.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Hazard recognition

Incident prevention

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Recordkeeping

MS Office

English fluency

SAP

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HSE Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Technical & HSE Manager

Type: 6 month Contract-to-hire

Benefits: Available

FREUDENBERG-NOK- SANTA ANA, CA

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

The HSE Coordinator supports the facility's commitment to providing a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. This position assists with the coordination and administration of health, safety, and environmental programs; conducts workplace inspections; coordinates training activities; maintains compliance records and documentation; supports incident investigations; and assists with regulatory compliance initiatives. The HSE Coordinator serves as a resource on health, safety, and environmental matters while promoting a positive safety culture throughout the facility.

A condition of employment requires that the incumbent learn, abide by, and sponsor the Guiding Principles of the Freudenberg Group.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Conducts workplace inspections to identify safety and environmental concerns.
• Assists with hazard identification and corrective action follow-up.
• Monitors compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and maintains HSE programs, records, and documentation.
• Conducts HSE orientation for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintains training records, coordinates training activities, assists with delivering recurring HSE training, and supports safety communications and awareness initiatives.
• Assists with incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations.
• Tracks corrective and preventive actions through completion; follows up with responsible departments; maintains supporting documentation and evidence; and escalates overdue or unresolved items to management.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
• Coordinates internal and external HSE audits, including audit preparation, scheduling, document and evidence collection, corrective-action tracking, and closure follow-up.
• Maintains a visible presence on the production floor to address HSE concerns and reinforce safe work practices.
• Supports safety communications, daily huddles, supervisor safety talks, and employee engagement activities.
• Assists with OSHA compliance activities and corrective action implementation.
• Supports environmental compliance programs, including waste, recycling, wastewater, and air quality initiatives.
• Maintains HSE metrics, compliance records, and environmental documentation; assists with preparation of regulatory reports; tracks compliance deadlines; and supports recordkeeping activities for management review and approval.
• Coordinates PPE administration activities, including inventory monitoring, employee requests, replacement follow-up, distribution records, and related documentation.
• Communicates HSE requirements, updates, and initiatives to employees as needed.
• Identifies and communicates immediate safety concerns and may request that work activities be temporarily paused pending review by the appropriate supervisor or manager when an imminent hazard is observed.
• Supports emergency preparedness programs, drills, and response activities.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate to loud production environment.
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Regular interaction with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, contractors, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Frequent presence on the production floor conducting inspections, audits, observations, and employee safety engagement.
• May require flexible hours to support training, audits, investigations, or emergency response activities.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE JOB

This position requires a highly engaged individual who can effectively work with employees and leadership at all levels of the organization. The incumbent must be self-directed, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Flexible working hours with availability for urgent matters.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence positive safety behaviors throughout the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking and standing throughout the facility.
• Ability to conduct inspections and audits in manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of training materials, safety equipment, and supplies up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to access production areas to observe work activities, investigate incidents, and evaluate hazards.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, and incident prevention practices.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, training documentation, and compliance-related data.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Experience with SAP or other business systems is a plus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when performing work duties, and at all times on the production floor:

• Safety Ear Plugs
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes

Team members will be trained on the proper use and care of assigned PPE. FNST provides the required PPE. It is the associate’s responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to their Manager/supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Three (3) years of health, safety, and environmental experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and environmental regulations preferred.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

NOTICE:

A condition of employment requires that the associate learn, abide by and sponsor the Guiding Principles of the Freudenberg Group. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with the Freudenberg-NOK rules and regulations for safe and efficient plant operations. Employees who violate Company rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but indicates duties and responsibilities currently available. An Associate may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or management. This is not an employment contract. Freudenberg-NOK reserves the right to redefine job duties and responsibilities pursuant to operational needs at any time.

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