Safety Coordinator - Ponca City

KLM Careers; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ponca City seeks a Safety Coordinator to foster a proactive safety culture by identifying and eliminating hazards. This role involves reviewing safety programs, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in an industrial setting and possess supervisory skills in a fast-paced environment. OSHA certification is preferred. Competitive compensation and the possibility of overtime are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Must have supervisory experience in a high volume, fast-paced facility.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of safety policies.
• Review work practices and advise on risk improvements.
• Conduct specialized safety training and evaluate effectiveness.
• Perform routine audits for compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Safety compliance auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

About the job Safety Coordinator - Ponca City

Safety Coordinator - Ponca City

• The primary purpose of this position is to partner with the plant leadership to promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and eliminating hazards before an incident occurs.
• Assists the Safety Manager with the implementation and maintenance of policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Safety Manager with the review and revision of existing programs as well as implementation of new safety programs to ensure company compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with operations and other functions in the plant to review current work practices and advise them with regard to changes as needed to improve risk.
• Provide direction for the plant's incident reporting and investigation processes. This includes the determination of root cause(s), assigning corrective actions, and tracking those actions to closure with the goal of preventing similar incidents in the future.
• Develop and deliver plant safety training to all associates on a monthly basis. Review site training program and make revisions as needed to improve training effectiveness and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct specialized safety training. Evaluate training effectiveness and take steps to improve the site's training program when necessary.
• Perform routine audits and inspections to evaluate sites compliance with the company's Corporate Safety programs as well as compliance with regulatory safety standards.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in an industrial manufacturing setting (including assembly/machine shop).
• Must have supervisory experience in a high volume, fast-paced facility.
• Previous experience, and/or an undergraduate degree, in safety a plus
• Certificates, licenses, registrations:
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• CPE, CSP or CIH certification a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Requires walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through-out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, on occasion.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Acknowledgement

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions)

1. Do you have Minimum 2 years industrial manufacturing setting (including assembly/machine shop)
2. Do you have Supervisory experience in a fast-paced, high-volume facility
3. Do you have OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (Preferred)
4. Do you have Ability to work 2nd shift (3PM-12AM) M-F, with weekend on-call availability and overtime flexibility
5. Do you have Experience with safety programs, incident investigation, and compliance with regulatory standards
6. Do you have Ability to conduct safety audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
7. Do you have Undergraduate degree in safety or related field - Nice to have:
8. Do you have CPE, CSP, or CIH certification - Nice to have:
9. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.