Safety Coordinator

ALLNEX; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays

Global bonus

Medical benefits

401K match

Job summary

ALLNEX is seeking a Safety Coordinator in Wallingford, CT to strengthen our safety culture by partnering with employees, leaders, and contractors to drive proactive risk management and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on safety professional with strong leadership and communication skills, dedicated to protecting people and promoting operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety, environmental, or health management and compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, organizational and follow up skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate safety regulations, including OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and deliver safety programs, training, and annual safety initiatives.
• Lead Process Safety Management activities (PHA, PSSR, hazard assessments) and preventive controls.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and reviews to identify hazards and promote safe practices.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and property damage and drive improvements.
• Coordinate occupational health, workers’ compensation, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, noise monitoring, respiratory protection, asbestos management, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Manage site security, access controls, emergency procedures, fire department coordination, contractor safety, and equipment inspections.
• Oversee safety permits, contractor compliance, training, procurement of safety supplies, and support SHE with waste management policies.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Process safety

Leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Safety Coordinator

Location: Wallingford, CT, US

Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for allnex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched‑up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e‑bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer‑lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

• Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated this year); 11 holidays a year; Global Bonus Plan; Full medical benefits offered; 401K company with matching contribution.

Position overview

This position is responsible for supporting and strengthening the site's safety culture by partnering with employees, leaders, and contractors to drive proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on safety professional with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills who is passionate about protecting people, promoting operational excellence, and ensuring a safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate safety regulations, standards, and reporting requirements, including OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and deliver safety programs, employee training, new hire orientation, and required annual safety initiatives.
• Lead and support Process Safety Management activities such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), hazard assessments, and the implementation of corrective and preventive controls.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to identify hazardous conditions, promote safe work practices, and provide regulatory guidance.
• Investigate, analyze, and report incidents, injuries, and property damage, while monitoring the effectiveness of safety programs and recommending continuous improvements.
• Coordinate occupational health, workers’ compensation, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, noise monitoring, respiratory protection, asbestos management and emergency preparedness programs.
• Manage site security systems, security access controls, emergency procedures, fire department coordination, contractor safety performance, and emergency equipment inspections.
• Oversee safety permits, contractor compliance, required safety training, procurement of safety supplies and equipment, and support SHE department with waste management activities, policy and procedure development.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety, environmental, or health management and compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, organizational and follow up skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities. Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.