Plant Safety Coordinator - Danville, VA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Job summary

Goodyear Manufacturing in Danville, VA is seeking a Plant Safety Coordinator for a 3-12 month contract. The role provides hands-on safety oversight in an active manufacturing environment, focusing on OSHA General Industry compliance and contractor safety.

You will work with plant leadership and the EHS Manager to promote a proactive safety culture, conduct inspections, manage LOTO, PPE, and safety programs, and drive risk reduction while maintaining productivity.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.
• Minimum 3+ years hands-on safety experience in manufacturing or related settings.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily onsite safety oversight across manufacturing and plant operations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA General Industry requirements for employees and contractors.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incidents investigations.
• Coordinate corrective actions and support Lockout/Tagout and machine guarding programs.
• Support safety trainings, audits, and EHS initiatives.

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

First Aid/CPR/AED

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Contractor safety management

General Industry knowledge

Job description

Plant Safety Coordinator

Location: Danville, VA
Duration: 3-12 Months (Start: ASAP)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $53/hr
Per Diem: None (Local Candidates Only)
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:00/5:00 PM | 40-50 Hours/Week
Additional Schedule Details: Consistent first-shift schedule supporting active manufacturing and plant operations.

Why This Opportunity?

Join Goodyear Manufacturing and support daily safety operations within an active industrial manufacturing environment. This opportunity provides hands‑on safety oversight focused on OSHA General Industry compliance, employee and contractor safety, hazard recognition, and operational risk reduction.

The Plant Safety Coordinator will work directly with plant leadership, employees, contractors, and the EHS Manager to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, chemical, warehousing, or similar General Industry environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations
• Experience conducting inspections, hazard assessments, safety observations, and incident investigations
• Experience supporting contractor safety programs and safety documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 511 Certification
• ASP, OHST, CHST, or other recognized safety credentials
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• LOTO Training
• Confined Space Training
• Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis Training
• Powered Industrial Truck or Forklift Safety Training
• Automotive or Manufacturing Industry Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily onsite safety oversight throughout manufacturing and plant operations
• Monitor employee and contractor compliance with OSHA General Industry requirements
• Conduct routine safety inspections, observations, and plant walkthroughs
• Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs
• Monitor machine guarding, PPE, Hazard Communication, and electrical safety requirements
• Support confined space, hot work, and powered industrial truck safety programs
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs), risk assessments, and pre‑task safety planning
• Participate in incident, injury, near‑miss, and hazard investigations
• Track corrective actions through completion
• Assist with employee and contractor safety orientations and training
• Support the EHS Manager with audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout plant operations

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA General Industry Standards
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine Guarding
• Hazard Communication Programs
• Electrical Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Permit‑Required Confined Spaces
• Hot Work Programs
• Powered Industrial Trucks & Forklifts
• Material Handling Operations
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA/JSA)
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Audits & Compliance Inspections
• Contractor Safety Management

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, plant‑focused safety professional who enjoys working directly with employees, contractors, supervision, and management to improve workplace safety.

Success in this role requires proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating safety expectations, supporting operational teams, and ensuring manufacturing activities are conducted safely while maintaining productivity and compliance standards.