Senior Safety Coordinator

Flory Industries; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Flory Industries in Live Oak, CA seeks a Senior Safety Coordinator to lead company-wide safety programs and regulatory compliance. The role partners with management and supports multiple locations, including travel as needed, while maintaining a strong safety presence on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in safety, OSHA 30, and strong incident investigation and training skills, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive safety experience.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety regulations.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience conducting investigations, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Strong presentation, communication, and project management skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Multi-location manufacturing experience.
• Experience developing safety training programs.
• Forklift trainer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, and corrective action follow-up.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
• Develop, update, and administer safety policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Coordinate safety metrics, reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
• Develop and deliver employee, supervisor, and leadership safety training.
• Partner with department leaders to identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Support environmental compliance activities including hazardous waste management and reporting.
• Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Serve as backup and advisor to leadership concerning safety and regulatory matters.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training development

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating company-wide safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, training programs, and continuous improvement efforts. This position serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to management while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor. The Senior Safety Coordinator will be assigned a primary location while supporting safety efforts across both company locations. The employee may periodically travel to and provide support for other company locations as business needs require.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs and policies.

Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, OSHA, and environmental regulations.

Conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, and corrective action follow-up.

Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis activities.

Develop, update, and administer safety policies, procedures, and training materials.

Coordinate safety metrics, reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.

Develop and deliver employee, supervisor, and leadership safety training.

Partner with department leaders to identify hazards and reduce risk.

Support environmental compliance activities including hazardous waste management and reporting.

Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.

Serve as backup and advisor to leadership concerning safety and regulatory matters.

Support both company locations while maintaining primary responsibility for one assigned location

Collaborate with Human Resources in planning, coordinating, and supporting company events, employee engagement activities, wellness programs, community outreach efforts, and employee recognition initiatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Safety

• Works safely and follows all safety work rules according to the company handbook, safety policies, procedures, training, etc.

• Reports any unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.

• Offers safety recommendations to improve safety performance.

• Encourages safe behavior with coworkers.

• Participate in safety meetings or add input for safety meetings.

• Assists in eliminating hazards.

• Supports safety initiatives.

Conceptual Skills

• The ability to work and visualize abstract concepts and ideas.

• The ability to effectively organize and multi-task under stress.

• Effective time management skills.

Improvement

• Desire for continual learning and improvement.

Verbal Communication

• Effectively craft and deliver concise and informative communications, listen to and address the concerns of others, and transfer and translate information from one level or unit of the organization to another.

• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable communicating with managers, shop personnel, suppliers, and customers.

Functional and Technical Skills

• Understanding of Microsoft Office Software.

• Understanding of mobile equipment.

Attention to Detail

• Has a critical eye for detail and will settle for nothing less than his/her best effort in achieving exceptional quality.

• Thoroughness.

Judgment

• Has problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment.

Teamwork/Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Self-Motivated.

• Fosters a supportive win-win and fun team environment.

• Actively participates in achieving team goals and supports teamwork across all departments and divisions.

• Willing to collaborate and look for solutions that benefit the company and provide a safe workplace for employees.

• Displays respect for differences among team members and gives credit where credit is due.

Ethics/Integrity

• Considers FLORY'S mission/vision/values statements in making decisions and acting.

• Sets examples of high work ethic and integrity.

• Words are consistent with their actions.

• Willing to take necessary actions when serious ethical issues are at stake.

• Willing to confront rumors, gossip, and other inappropriate behaviors that are contrary to our values and culture.

Accountability

• Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work.

• Does not offer or accept excuses for failures, including passing responsibility on to others.

• Self-awareness to evaluate and improve own measure of excellence and make specific changes to improve performance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive safety experience.

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety regulations.

• OSHA 30 certification required.

• Experience conducting investigations, audits, and compliance assessments.

• Strong presentation, communication, and project management skills.

PREFERRED

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

• Experience translating and interpreting safety policies, procedures, training materials, and employee communications.

• Multi-location manufacturing experience.

• Experience developing safety training programs.

• Forklift trainer certification preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

• Frequently lift, push, pull, grasp, grip, walk, and stand.

• Occasionally bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, and sit.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work indoors or outdoors depending on assignment. Indoor environment: cold, heat, dust, fumes, airborne particles, minimal to moderate noise levels, machinery, and moving equipment. Outdoor environment: rain, extreme cold, wind, extreme heat, dust, moderate to loud noises, machinery, moving equipment.

• Safety requirements: safety glasses, hearing protection, protective footwear, and gloves.

• Additional protective equipment may be required depending on the task or job duty performed.

• Fast-paced dynamic environment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SALARY RANGE

$73,500 - $95,000 Annually

JOB LOCATION

3453 Riviera Rd, Live Oak, CA 95953

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