Safety Coordinator - Manufacturing - Claremont, NH

This role is responsible for driving health and safety initiatives across a manufacturing site, ensuring compliance while proactively reducing risk. You'll partner closely with operations and leadership to build a strong, sustainable culture of safety.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established defense manufacturer with a strong commitment to operational excellence and employee wellbeing. They offer a collaborative, improvement-driven environment where safety is treated as a core business priority.

Description

• Implement, manage, and continuously improve site-wide safety programs and policies
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the facility
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, driving corrective actions
• Deliver engaging safety training to associates at all levels of the organization
• Maintain accurate records for incidents, training, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Act as a point of contact for emergency response planning and drills
• Partner with production and leadership teams to identify hazards and improve processes
• Ensure correct use, availability, and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics to senior leadership
• Champion a proactive, people-first safety culture on the factory floor
• Support the integration of Lean principles into safety programs
• Help standardize safety documentation, inspections, and reporting workflows
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to structured root cause and preventive action plans

Profile

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable safety regulations
• Confident communicator with strong training and presentation skills
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or CSP

Job Offer

• Strong leadership commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• High-visibility role with real influence on daily operations
• Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to apply Lean principles beyond traditional EHS work
• Stable organization with long-term growth and development opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

- Manufacturing or industrial EHS experience with strong OSHA compliance knowledge
- Conducting safety audits, inspections, and facility risk assessments
- Investigating incidents, near misses, and driving corrective actions
- Delivering safety training and promoting a strong safety culture
- Tracking safety metrics, documentation, and regulatory reporting
- Applying continuous improvement or Lean principles to safety programs

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