Site Safety Coordinator

Job Details

Location:

Waukegan, IL 60085
Salary: $21.00 - $31.00 hourly
Shift: 1st Shift

The Site Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of workplace safety programs. This role involves assisting with action items, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. The Site Safety Coordinator provides oversight and advancement of safety initiatives, best practices, required protocols, and audits as directed by the EHS department.

• Point of contact for all safety matters at assigned location(s).
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard assessments throughout the manufacturing environment.
• Drive safety consistency and standardization throughout assigned location(s) operations.
• Oversee and track safety incident claims, providing updates as needed.
• Monitor and enhance workplace ergonomics.
• Report daily shift activities, including safety observations, concerns, and task events.
• Assist in the implementation of safety programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with work restrictions by employees and supervisors, including Return to Work documentation.
• Partner with departments regarding training compliance and safety initiatives.
• Conduct site safety training.
• Participate in site compliance review and audits (internal and external).
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure prompt closure of corrective action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EHS/HR, production, engineering, and quality assurance, to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve safety conditions.
• Collaborate with site leadership and EHS to address workplace safety needs.
• Demonstrate continuous interest and effort to expand safety competency, particularly as it applies to Visual Pak, including certifications and outside learning.

• Meets (prefer exceeds) safety performance as measured by the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• Contributes to the development of workplace safety culture.
• Using critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation to deliver culture and safety expectations.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, projects, information and time to be efficient and effective.
• Experience: Applies critical thinking, problem solving, and a sense of urgency to address workplace safety.
• Experience: Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential hazards.
• Experience: Knowledgeable to assist with audits, internal and external.
• Experience: Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor, particularly when faced with challenging situations; empathy to distressed individuals.
• Experience: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience: Expected to be able to work with others of varying authority levels as well as create trust among general staff relating to EHS initiatives and best practices.
• Technology/Software: Must be proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Technology/Software: Proficiency in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.
• Communication: Communication skills include listening to others, processing information and expressing themself effectively verbally and in writing.
• Communication: Comfortability speaking to a diverse audience in both interpersonal and in large group settings.
• Communication: Bilingual in Spanish, both verbally and written – Preferred.

• Strength: Lift up to 30 lbs. as needed, floor to waist.
• Strength: Carry up to 30 lbs. as needed,…