Safety Coordinator

Filtration Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead the facility's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) goals. You will report to the Plant Manager and work with plant leadership to promote a safe, compliant workplace and successfully implement EHS programs site-wide.

Responsibilities include developing programs, coordinating EHS training, handling EPA/OSHA actions, maintaining records, and partnering with Corporate EHS. This role supports lean and production teams while advancing safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field
• OSHA 10/30 hour or other safety certification preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems while meeting production needs
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and documentation discipline
• Experience in Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety is a plus
• Ability to work independently and support multiple shifts if needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs and procedures to meet facility objectives
• Coordinate EHS training and support corrective actions from audits
• Manage EPA and OSHA actions in line with corporate directives
• Maintain EHS records and reporting requirements in a timely manner
• Chair EHS committees (ISO 14000/18000 where applicable)
• Support customer EHS requirements and site waste management
• Integrate EHS with Lean, HR, and Supply Chain initiatives

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Technical field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Safety Coordinator leads and coordinates the facility’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) goals and objectives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role works regularly with plant leadership and their teams to promote a safe, compliant workplace. The Safety Coordinator also partners with Division EHS and is responsible for the successful implementation of EHS programs and procedures at the site level.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement programs and procedures to meet facility objectives and targets in EHS. Key focus points include:

• Accident Prevention
• EHS Regulatory Compliance
• Energy management and use reduction
• Waste Minimization
• Management Systems (as required)
• Coordinate EHS training.
• Support and manage corrective actions from EHS audits.
• Onsite contact for Division and Corporate EHS Department, and under Corporate/Division direction, manage EPA actions such as, but not limited to, NOV’s, cleanups and complaints.
• Onsite contacts for Division/Corporate EHS Department and under their direction manage OSHA actions such as, but not limited to, inspections, letters of noncompliance, informal conferences.
• Direct all applicable EHS reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain necessary EHS records.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate EHS Policy and Directives.
• Chair ISO 14000 and 18000 Committees (if applicable).
• Support customer EHS requirements (i.e. IMDS).
• Develop, measure and track internal EHS metrics, plans and goals.
• Support the site’s waste management (recycling) program.
• Support and Integrate EHS into Lean, HR, and Supply Chain efforts.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field desired, preferably EHS (experience with certificate programs, seminars and CEU’s). OSHA 10/30 hour, or other safety certification preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills
• Action oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills (typing and Office projects - Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sets Example – Supports, commits, and demonstrates Parker’s Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures
• Experience in Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety a plus.
• Can work independently.
• Creative ability in ensuring safety of employees and the environment while meeting the needs of production.
• Strong presentation skills.Ability to work effectively with management as well as associates from the floor.
• May be required to support multiple shifts

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by individuals assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified individuals can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Afffirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.