Safety Coordinator

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Certification support

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co., Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Safety Specialist to monitor production operations for OSHA/EPA compliance, conduct inspections, and lead incident investigations.

The role requires on-floor presence and coordination of training programs across shifts to maintain a safe working environment. You will prepare reports and documentation, participate in the Safety Committee, and collaborate with maintenance and supervision to implement improvements and drills.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Requires ≥50% production floor presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily manufacturing operations for OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards compliance.
• Conduct regular plant safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all shifts.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and hazards; prepare reports and corrective actions.
• Schedule and coordinate annual safety training and emergency drills.
• Deliver training on health and safety topics and accident prevention for staff and supervisors.
• Provide training on lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and emergency response.
• Maintain safety documentation including SDS records and compliance logs.
• Assist ergonomic improvements and industrial hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance for safe equipment operation and PM schedules.
• Participate in Safety Committee and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Advise on noise levels, PPE compliance, and best practices.
• Inspect premises/work practices to identify issues or non-conformity.
• Stop unsafe acts or processes.
• Travel occasionally to other sites or training locations.
• Location: home base at Chicagoland locations with regular travel.
• Flexible to work across shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Production floor presence

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily manufacturing operations for compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Conduct regular plant safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all shifts.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and equipment-related hazards; prepare detailed reports and corrective action plans.
• Schedule and coordinate annual safety training programs and emergency drills for all employees.
• Conduct training sessions and presentations on health and safety topics and accident prevention for employees and supervisors.
• Deliver safety training on topics such as lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE usage, and emergency response.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, including SDS records and compliance logs.
• Assist in implementing ergonomic improvements and industrial hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance teams to ensure safe equipment operation and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Safety Committee: Actively participate in the company Safety Committee, providing input on safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (e.g., noise levels, proper use of machinery, PPE compliance).
• Inspect premises and personnel work practices to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that appear dangerous or unhealthy.
• Travel: Occasional overnight travel to other company sites or training locations may be required.
• Location: Position will have a home base at one of our Chicagoland locations with regular (daily/weekly) travel to all Chicagoland locations.
• Shifts: Must be flexible to work with teams on different shifts (day, evening, or weekend) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in safety roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, machine safety, and hazard control methods.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify hazards before they become issues.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Requires having a strong presence on the production floor (minimum 50% time on production floor) and interacting with all levels of staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support