Safety Coordinator

Timken

Union (SC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Climate controlled work environment

Comprehensive benefits start day one

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Education expense reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Timken Company in Union, South Carolina seeks a Safety Coordinator to ensure regulatory compliance and drive injury-rate reductions. You will lead the plant Safety Team, implement the H&S management system, develop training curriculums, and coordinate safety projects with maintenance and vendor partners. This role emphasizes proactive safety culture, risk assessment, and continuous improvement across operations at the facility.

Qualifications

Clear communication with diverse audiences.
Ability to lead safety teams and coach employees.
Experience implementing health and safety systems.
Capability to develop training curricula.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage Health & Safety System in line with ISO 45001.
Lead plant Safety Team and improve safety metrics.
Perform risk assessments and engage operators in improvements.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal standards.
Coordinate safety training for new hires and ongoing education.
Coordinate vendors for safety improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety management

Employee training

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Safety or Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Union, South Carolina, United States, 29379

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay
Climate controlled work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Benefits start on first day of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
Paid parental leave at oneyear of service.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply on first day of employment.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

The Safety Coordinator ensures the facility maintains compliance with all applicable Health & Safety regulations and internal Timken policies. And is responsible for improving OSHA Recordable and Lost Time injury rates below the established KPIs.

Develop, implement and manage an effective Health & Safety Management System that establishes a proactive approach to preventing occupational injuries and illnesses, and reduce ergonomic risks. Integrate elements of newly published ISO 45001 with Timken H&S Management System.
Leadership and promotion of safe behaviors and conditions – Leadership of plant Safety Team; Manage deep dive; improve quality of behavior observations in the BBS Program; coach employees to follow precautions; and use Timken Problem Solving tools to analyze data drive system changes.
Reduce risk – complete Job Based Risk and Ergonomic Assessments for high-priority areas. Further engage operative employees, manufacturing advancement, and plant engineers in ergo improvement process.
Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety applicable laws and regulations (Confined Space, Electrical Safety, HazCom/RTK, Arc Flash, Hot Work, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Industrial Hygiene, Fall Protection, LO/TO, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Safety, Ergonomics, PPE, Asbestos Management Plan, Respirator Protection) and internal standards.
Management of Chemical Management Program. Verifying existing and approving new chemicals per the Timken Approved Chemical list. Identify higher risk chemicals and investigate less hazardous alternatives through continuous improvement/ cost savings projects.
Development of Authorized Employee Safety Programs and periodic training for Maintenance and Facilities employees.
New hire Onboarding General Awareness ESH training:
- Development and maintain training curriculum in compliance with regulatory and internal Timken standards.
- Conduct onboarding training, weekly, based on hiring plans.
Development and maintain Timken University training ESH training curriculums including all employee periodic training records.
Required Certifications:
- Fall Protection Competent Person.
- Hazardous Material Handling and DOT.
- Plant Powered Industrial Vehicle Trainer.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures and ensure employee safety in the ISO System.
Coordinate vendors and contractors for plant safety improvement project.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma with 5 years’ experience as a Lead Technician or Engineering Technician
Timken Safety Coordinator Certification – required within 6 months of starting position.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with wide variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Associate’s Degree in Safety, Construction, Business Administration or Engineering Technology.
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Construction, Business Administration or Engineering.
Manufacturing or engineering experience in metal working (Turning, Machining or Grinding).
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
3 years’ work experience as a Safety Coordinator or in anEHS related field.
Experiencewith: OSHA Regulations/Work Case Management/Behavior Based Safety Programs/Fall Protection Competent Person certified and ISO 4501.
OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 certifications.
First Aid / CPR / AED certifications.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?