Safety and Sustainability Coordinator - New Oxford

Sandridge Crafted Foods; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandridge Crafted Foods in Adams County, PA, is seeking a Safety & Sustainability Coordinator to lead development and implementation of safety, sustainability, and training programs across the organization. This role partners with site leadership to enhance workplace safety, uphold compliance, and build organizational capability.

You will manage training delivery, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement while representing the company in safety groups and benchmarking efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Safety or related field required; minimum preferred.
• OSHA 30 hour certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a union or non-union facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety, sustainability, and training programs across the organization.
• Lead incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Deliver safety-related training, including new-hire orientation and ongoing sessions.
• Monitor training compliance and generate leadership insights from data.
• Coordinate safety committees and cross-functional safety initiatives.
• Represent the organization in external safety groups and benchmarking activities.
• Partner with HR and management on employee relations and workers' compensation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and employment laws.
• Identify trends and opportunities to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Support landfill diversion and utility reduction initiatives at all sites.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business Management/Administration, HR, or relevant field

OSHA 30 hour certification

Job description

Position

Safety & Sustainability Coordinator

Reports To

Sr. Director of Safety & Sustainability

Department

Operations

FLSA Status

Exempt, Non-Union

Position Purpose

The Safety & Sustainability Coordinator helps lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, sustainability and training programs across the organization. This role establishes systems and processes that enhance workplace safety, sustainability, ensure compliance, and build organizational capability. In partnership with site leadership, the Safety & Sustainability Coordinator provides expertise, coaching, and support to drive best practices, strengthen culture, and ensure effective training execution.

Key Specific Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of departmental safety & Sustainability goals, objectives, and performance metrics (KPIs).
• Support the safety reporting processes, including near misses, incidents, workers’ compensation, and OSHA recordkeeping (e.g., OSHA 300 log, annual reporting).
• Including the RCA process.
• Coordinate and deliver safety-related training programs, including new hire orientation, monthly safety training, and food safety training.
• Monitor training compliance by managing data entry and reporting within training systems; provide insights to leadership.
• Help to design safety and sustainability training to drive results, build a culture and maintain compliance.
• Present safety and sustainability training.
• Facilitate safety committees and participate in cross-functional safety teams to drive engagement and continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization in external safety & sustainability groups (e.g., Safety Council, Greater Cleveland Partnership) and incorporate best practices and benchmarking insights.
• Partner with management and HR to support employee relations related to safety & sustainability, including coaching, counseling, and consistent application of policies.
• Partner with HR to support an effective workers compensation program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and employment regulations.
• Support and maintain specialized safety programs (e.g., powered industrial truck program, LOTO Program, PPE Program, JSA Program, Safety Key Element Program).
• Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Provide support for driving landfill diversion at all sites (including recycling, reuse and avoidance programs).
• Provide support to drive utility consumption reduction efforts at all sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Position (Experience, Education and Licensure)

Bachelors degree Safety, Business Management/Administration, HR, or relevant field - RequiredOSHA 30 hour certification - Preferred3-5 years manufacturing experience in union/non-union manufacturing facility - Preferred

Measurements of Performance

Reduction of InjuriesDART RateIncidents per employeeWC Cost per employeeUtility Consumption ReductionLandfill Diversion Rate

Working Times

May at different times during the day to support a 3-shift operation.

Travel Requirements

Overnight Travel – not requiredOvernight Travel – sporadic - requiredOvernight Travel – 20% or greater – requiredOvernight Travel – valid passport required for international travel

Essential Competencies

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks; take initiative to resolve issues.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles, regulations (e.g., OSHA), and workplace hazard prevention practices.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Confident and assertive in promoting safety standards and challenging unsafe behaviors.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and prioritize initiatives that reduce risk and improve performance.
• Committed to fostering a people-first culture, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
• Committed to fostering a sustainability culture that supports the company value and the business strategy for sustainably.
• Effective communicator with the ability to train, coach, and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities, training schedules, and compliance requirements.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and demonstration of company core values.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to drive safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and flexible to meet changing business needs, including schedule variability and travel.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on achieving measurable improvements in safety performance and compliance.