Safety Coordinator

Steele Solutions, Inc. is the nation's leading designer and manufacturer of steel work platforms and mezzanines. We are growing and seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our operations at our Wisconsin locations!

Summary

Under the supervision of the Team Integration Manager, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at the assigned location. This includes (but is not limited to) implementing the organization’s safety program, working with teams to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines.

Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits for the facility. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

- Coordinate Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

- Serve as the primary hazardous waste SME, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs. Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support

- Manage the facility SDS/Hazard Communication program

- Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs

- Lead training efforts for EHS related activities within facility

- Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees

- Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best in class EHS performance

- Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action

- Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas

- Perform Job Safety Analysis of all facility worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures

- Perform safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability

- Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards

- Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment

- Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepares/directs corrective and preventive action plans

- Conduct and coordinate Safety training

- Other duties as assigned by Team Integration Manager or other leader

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field preferred

- One to three years of safety in manufacturing experience preferred

- Experience in facilitating in-house training in special areas as appropriate, preferred

Other Qualifications

- Requires knowledge of shop operations and OSHA standards. Knowledge of welding, painting, material handling and machining useful. Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations

- Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards

- Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization

- Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools

- Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Effective verbal and written communication skills; Spanish bilingual a plus

- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel and database management

Why You’ll Love Working Here-

- A collaborative culture.

- Opportunities to make a real impact as we grow.

- Competitive pay, great benefits, and a great team.

- Celebrations, volunteer days, and moments that make work more than just “work.”...

Are You Ready to Join the SSi Team?