What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Safety Manager position at The Copper River Family of Companies?
RECONCRAFT, a leading defense contract manufacturer of purpose-built workboats for military and government clients, is seeking a Safety and Training Coordinator. The ideal candidate plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing facility. This position is a hands-on role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and systems that ensure employee safety, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and effective workforce training. The position also plays a critical role in ensuring continual assessment and management of Employee Safety & Occupational Health (ESOH) risks from initiation through project completion.
The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with federal regulations such as OSHA 29 CFR1910, EPA Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste. The ideal candidate will be fully committed to upholding principles and driving continuous ESOH performance across all programs.
Safety and Training Coordination:
- Develop and maintain risk assessments, training programs, and emergency response plans to minimize incidents and ensure compliance.
- Conduct annual safety reviews and audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage systems that assess and mitigate ESOH (Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health) risks, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for all employees, including onboarding for new hires.
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analyses, and prepare management reports with actionable recommendations.
- Maintain all accidents, incidents, and training documentation accurately.
- Collaborate with Human Resources on workplace injury reporting, Workers' Compensation cases, return-to-work programs, and OSHA record keeping.
- Oversee environmental compliance including license, permits, monitoring, reporting and training.
- Coordinate and manage emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
Safety Leadership:
- Lead initiatives to foster a proactive, safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.
- Chair the safety committee, ensuring meaningful agendas, participation, and follow-up on action items.
- Monitor workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and collaborate with leadership to implement corrective measures.
- Actively implement, manage, and maintain safety procedures, precautions, and other related systems.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for safety inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide ongoing communication, coaching, and recognition to reinforce safe behaviors and practices.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered
Experience & Skills:
- 5 years of experience in safety and training coordination within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/federal regulations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage a team.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Primarily onsite in a production facility with exposure to machinery noise, within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs and ability to move throughout the facility.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime or outside normal business hours.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.