Safety Coordinator Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Summary

Plans, directs, and implements the organization's safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accidents causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the administration of the workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and materials for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records, both written and electronic.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work with a senior leadership team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, and vendors.
• Personal integrity and able to perform all job responsibilities in an ethical and non-discriminatory manner.
• Ability to retain confidential information.
• Problem-solving and reasoning ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and can effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, customers, and corporate officials.
• Determination and assertiveness to accomplish goals and objectives.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; four to five years related experience and/or training in the housing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

First Aid and CPR

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable