Safety and Training Coordinator

United Future; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Safety and Training Coordinator to direct and coordinate all activities of the safety program, update policies, conduct hazard assessments, lead employee training, and ensure regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, incident management, and maintaining safety records while fostering a culture of workplace safety across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related EHS training/experience.
• Experience with plant safety programs and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update safety programs and SOPs to align with OSHA/SQF standards.
• Conduct audits to identify hazards and implement preventive measures.
• Plan and deliver safety training and coaching across all levels.
• Assist in accident/incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Audit site security programs and maintain current documentation.
• Maintain OSHA logs and safety metrics.
• Lead and counsel staff on safety practices; manage disciplinary actions when needed.

Skills

Safety program leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or related EHS experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Safety and Training Coordinator

Department: Administration

Reports To: HR Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates all activities of the safety program, including updating written policies, conducting hazard and risk assessments, leading employee training, facilitating accident and incident investigations, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance. Keeps quality, service, and profitability top of mind across all operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Development & Compliance: Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating written safety programs and SOPs to align with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and SQF security standards.
• Risk Assessment & Inspections: Conduct regular facility, equipment, and operational audits to identify hazards, assess risk, evaluate compliance, and implement preventive measures.
• Training & Coaching: Plan, prepare, and deliver safety presentations, machine-specific procedures, and accident prevention training. Coach employees at all levels to foster a culture of workplace safety.
• Incident Management & Claims: Assist in timely accident/incident investigations to determine root causes, recommend corrective solutions, and aid in resolving workers' compensation claims.
• Facility Security & Auditing: Audit sites to uphold facility security protocols and ensure security programs and documentation remain current.
• Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate OSHA logs, safety metrics, and regulatory documentation as required.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Maintain positive employee relations, counsel and commend staff on safety practices, and administer corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge & Leadership: Hands-on experience with plant safety programs, hazard/risk analysis, OSHA regulations, and incident investigations. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, drive change, and build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, OR 4+ years of related EHS training and experience in a manufacturing facility, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Communication & Math: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret safety manuals, draft reports, and address employees across all levels. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and basic arithmetic.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to resolve complex operational hazards and navigate situations with limited initial precedent.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Capabilities: Frequently required to walk plant floors, reach, handle, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift as needed during inspections.
• Working Conditions: Must be comfortable working in a refrigerated/temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and a retirement plan. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity across race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, and veteran status.