Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Come join our team at Future Foam We are ranked in the top 4 polyurethane foam manufacturing companies in the U.S. We are the main supplier to companies such as: Home Depot, Simmons, Casper, Serta, Tuft & Needle, and many more We are a unique company that has been family owned for over 60 years. Our primary focus is to provide excellent quality and service throughout the manufacturing process. With 27 facilities across the United States and internationally, we take pride in having a culture that fosters an open, trusting, and collaborative work environment. Most importantly we put safety first.

We are looking for an EHS professional for the Plant Safety Coordinator position that possesses the following qualities.

· Instill a safe working environment both physically and emotionally for one's self and others

· Promote excellence through continuous improvement initiatives in safety, manufacturing, quality and service

· Promote an open, trusting and collaborative environment to foster communication at all levels of the organization

· Practice confidentiality to instill trust

· Be emphatic agents of change and help others adapt to it

· Take ownership, be accountable and lead by example

· Conduct one's self with integrity and respect towards others

· Build individual success through team success. Motivate and support others to be successful

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Responsible for safety and environmental compliance programs, audits, gap analysis, corrective actions, training, and documentation.

· Responsible for all incident and near miss investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and follow up.

· Plan, organize, lead, direct and facilitate plant safety employee engagement and empowerment activities and programs including leading the plant safety committee.

· Build and Maintain an interdependent "safety first" culture

· Develop and maintain business unit and site specific safety program including safe work procedures, Job Safety Analysis, Hazard Assessments & Controls, machine operator safety training, and safety reviews and audits.

· Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with workgroup as a servant leader for safety and continuous improvement.

· Direct and Document employee development and training around safety program and other continuous improvement initiatives.

· Communicate company vision to all employees to provide a clear sense of direction and focus

· Monitor processes and track corrective actions to continually improve operation

· Promote a formal Continual Improvement Safety Methodology

· Develop and lead behavior based safety system and Risk Reduction Programs.

· Stay up to date with latest environmental, safety, and health best practices and concepts

QUALIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· 5 years experience managing safety program in manufacturing environment with extensive knowledge and experience in compliance programs and behavior based safety programs OR Degree in Environmental, Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or Health Science related field coupled with extensive knowledge of OSHA standards and certifications for compliance training.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)- Required

· OSHA Safety (30-hour course) - Required

· Must have strong interpersonal skills, courage, and fortitude to speak up and address issues as needed.

· Must be able to spend up to 50% of time on factory floor.

· Familiarity with Continuous Improvement concepts and methodologies.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Flexibility to work after hours

· Must be able to lead by example

· Must be an engaging and proficient trainer.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career:

· Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

· 401(k) with a Company Contribution

· Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation

· Health Savings Account

· Flexible Spending Account

· Training and Development

· Short & Long Term Disability

· Life Insurance

*Compensation commensurate with experience *

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000