What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD SAFETY COORDINATOR position at South Coast Lumber Co. & Affiliates?
Lead Safety Coordinator -100231
Company Overview:
South Coast Lumber Co. & Affiliates (SOCOMI) is seeking an experienced Safety Professional to join our team as our Lead Safety Coordinator in Brookings, Oregon. SOCOMI is a premier timber and wood products company with over 75 years in the industry. Our roots run deep in the PNW with tree farms and manufacturing strategically located to provide sustainable products to our customers for years to come.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a dependable Lead Safety Coordinator with a background in manufacturing, ideally within the forest products industry. As the Lead Safety Coordinator, you will help drive safety compliance, oversee safety program implementation, and support the continuous improvement of our workplace safety culture. This is a leadership role that works closely with employees, supervisors, and management teams to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution and continuous improvement of safety programs across multiple manufacturing departments and facilities.
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee accident investigations and ensure timely reporting and corrective actions.
- Maintain safety training and refresher course programs, including New Hire Orientations and topic-specific sessions (LOTO, Fall Protection, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, Oregon OSHA, and company safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, trainings, incidents, and near misses.
- Support supervisors and employees in identifying safety needs and implementing preventative solutions.
- Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills.
- Help lead internal safety committees and employee safety engagement activities.
- Manage and promote proactive safety initiatives, including Near Miss reporting and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in a safety-focused role within a manufacturing environment (forest products industry preferred).
- Prior experience with safety software solutions including Basic Safe, Training Today
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification, and accident prevention strategies.
- Professional certifications are preferred but not required (e.g., CHST, ASP, CSP).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to train and coach employees at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Successful completion of a post-offer drug screen, and background check.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salaried compensation based on experience.
- Monday-Friday work, day shift hours, with flexibility for special projects and incident response needs.
- Vacation/Paid Time Off.
- In-house clinical care facilities for you and your family.
- Low-cost health, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical insurance.
- 401k eligibility after 60 days, with generous company-matching options.
Tools & Equipment Used:
Safety inspection tools, Ladders, Measuring Devices, Safety PPE (including harnesses), Portable Fire Extinguishers, Radios, Computer Systems (Microsoft Office, Safety Software)
Hours per Day/Week:
8-10 hours per day / 40-50 hours per week
Physical Requirements
Various lifting, standing, walking, and inspection activities in a manufacturing environment. Detailed chart available upon request.
Environment:
Inside: 90%. Outside: 10%
Some temperature extremes
Sound Exposure (occasional exposure near machinery)
Works around moving machinery or mechanical parts
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
- Boots
- Hardhat (when required)
- Gloves (when required)
- Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- Safety Vest
- Harness (when required)
Experience
Required- 3 - 99 years: Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- OSHA90
- OSHA30
- OSHA10
- Safety ASP GSP CSP STS
Skills
Required- Management Skills
- Safety
- Analytical/Analysis
- Computer/Technical Literacy
- Leadership Skills
- Planning/Organizing
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
Behaviors
Preferred- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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