Safety Coordinator

Schwarz Partners, LP; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Safety Coordinator, where you will lead the charge in fostering a safety-first culture. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing safety strategies that protect employees and enhance workplace safety standards. You will be responsible for training, monitoring safety programs, and collaborating with team members to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. If you are passionate about safety and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive team that values its employees as its greatest asset.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build and manage safety programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain safety programs for a safe work environment.
• Coordinate training activities and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Investigate accidents and develop solutions to improve safety.

Skills

Safety Program Management

Professional Communication

OSHA Standards Compliance

Team Collaboration

Physical Capability (lifting, climbing)

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Independence Corrugated, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Independence Corrugated, a subsidiary of Schwarz Partners and corrugated manufacturing industry leader, is currently seeking a Safety Coordinator at our plant in Oak Creek, WI. As our Safety Manager, you will be the leader and champion of our safety-first culture. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the safety strategy for our facility. You will be responsible for planning, establishing, implementing, training, and maintaining our health and safety programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for our employees.

Independence Corrugated truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Implement, monitor, direct, and maintain all safety programs to help ensure a safe work environment for all employees and third parties.
2. Maintain relevant safety systems. Document all safety items such as safety concerns, corrective actions, and resolutions.
3. Build and continuously improve safety procedures, standards, policies, and document all training records regularly.
4. Identify training needs and organize, plan, and schedule training interventions to meet safety standards.
5. Coordinate and plan training activities and ultimately ensure all employees are properly trained and proficient with all safety policies, practices, and initiatives.
6. Practice safety first and look for ways to improve the safety conditions of the plant.
7. Communicate professionally with all levels of personnel (vendors, visitors, managers, staff, etc.) at all times.
8. Develop strong, internal working relations with all team levels to support and promote a “Safety First” mentality.
9. Assist management team with requested reports/information for weekly & monthly crew/plant meeting preparations.
10. Ability to present training lessons to large and small groups.
11. Strong in investigating accidents; to be able to identify problems and help create solutions with a team.
12. Develop annual safety and health goals for the facility.
13. Monitor lost time, days away, and recordable incidents.
14. Aids in training on outside contractors to ensure the facility safety and health policies are being followed.
15. Supports facility employees in selecting appropriate PPE.
16. Able to complete inspections, evaluations, and reviews in a timely manner.
17. Work in conjunction with Human Resources to conduct new hire onboarding and training.
18. Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize work effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment.
19. Regular and predictable attendance and must be able to work night shift periodically and on some weekends.
20. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma.
2. 3 – 5+ years of Safety Experience in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Demonstrate ability to build, implement, and manage safety programs.
2. Professional communication skills.
3. Must achieve and sustain OSHA standards.
4. Strong team player.
5. Ability to sit, stand, grasp, reach, push, twist, climb, bend, use of keyboard and 10 key, lift at least 50 lbs. occasionally, as required by the job.

If you would like to be a part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, then we want you to be a part of our team.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.