Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: Milan, IL

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description: Safety Coordinator will provide interpretation, analysis, and support of programs related projects, and processes which support the health and safety management system for the Parts Division for our distribution and manufacturing operations in the USA. This role may spend 50% of their shift on the warehouse floor making safety observations, conducting incident investigations, interviewing employees, and training individuals on safety procedures.

In addition, you will:

• Participate in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes to reduce workplace hazards.
• Conduct incident investigations and ergonomic reviews and assist in determining effective corrective action.
• Compile and analyze necessary data, documentation, and correspondence to comply with safety regulations and health and safety management system requirements.
• Develop recommendations for health and safety processes/programs to meet the John Deere health and safety standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage and review safety recordkeeping per OSHA guidelines and internal processes and procedures.
• Coordinate safety audits and risk assessments to identify noncompliance with John Deere standards processes and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage corrective action and preventative action processes.
• Review new processes, equipment and assets for potential hazards and compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Make recommendations, if necessary, prior to introduction.
• Respond to questions and requests for information relevant to safety and health issues from acquired knowledge and experience.
• Develop, direct and may conduct safety presentations and training.

Required:

• Knowledge and experience in a warehousing or manufacturing environment with a strong safety background.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and providing safety training.
• Safety Degree and/or very strong manufacturing safety experience
• Strong skills in MS Office suite
• CSP accreditation preferred.
• Metatarsals for first day – not reimbursable

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with occupational safety
• OSHA ten-hour card or thirty hour experience
• Any certifications for OSHA training