Safety Coordinator

Manpower Group (USA); Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) partners with a leading food production company in Illinois to hire a Safety Coordinator for a 3-month contract. You will patrol production floors, identify unsafe conditions, and support safety programs and training.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial safety, OSHA knowledge, and strong documentation skills; bilingual is a plus. This position emphasizes hands-on risk mitigation and collaboration with maintenance, production, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in safety or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in workplace safety in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety inspections.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and observations with documented corrective actions.
• Develop and continuously improve safety programs and procedures.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety training.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping and incident investigations.
• Assist with risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety training

Incident investigation

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading food production company, is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join their team for a 3-month contract.

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Pay Range: $28.85–$36.06

Shift: 1st

What's the Job?

• Maintain a regular and visible presence throughout production, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance, and other operational areas to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and observations and document findings and corrective actions.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety programs, policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and other federal, state, and local workplace safety requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, including new hire safety orientation, refresher training, and job-specific safety topics.
• Maintain accurate safety training records and assist with tracking completion of required training.
• Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and development of safe work procedures.
• Participate in investigations of workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety-related events.
• Assist leadership with root cause analysis and the development and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor corrective actions to ensure safety concerns are addressed appropriately and within established timelines.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping, including maintaining required injury and illness documentation and supporting preparation of OSHA logs and reports.
• Support programs related to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hazard communication, chemical safety, ergonomics, powered industrial trucks, emergency response, slips/trips/falls, and other applicable safety programs.
• Partner with Maintenance and Production when new equipment, processes, or modifications are introduced to help identify and address potential safety risks.
• Work closely with Sanitation and Quality/Food Safety to ensure safety requirements are incorporated into cleaning, chemical handling, equipment disassembly, and sanitation activities.
• Assist with safety committee meetings, employee safety initiatives, communications, and awareness campaigns.
• Track safety observations, incidents, trends, training completion, and other key safety metrics and provide updates to leadership

What's Needed?

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience supporting workplace safety programs, preferably within manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up preferred.
• Understanding of LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and other manufacturing safety programs.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.
• Comfortable spending a significant amount of time on the production floor and addressing safety concerns in real time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual a plus
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred. Additional safety certifications are a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Chance to develop skills in food manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Workplace safety and health are prioritized.