Safety Coordinator

$50,000 - $70,000/Yr

Houston Shutters - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Safety Coordinator at Houston Shutters is responsible for overseeing workplace safety in the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and promoting a safe working environment. This role involves conducting inspections, maintaining safety records, and collaborating with management to implement safety policies and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain required work site safety records, safety manuals, SDS, and accident forms.
• Conduct regular on-site inspections in the manufacturing facility, warehouse, and offices.
• Observe workplace conditions and recommend corrective actions regarding health and safety.
• Enforce safety policy and procedure and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports.
• Oversee and collaborate with Plant Manager, HR Manager, and Shop COO to record weekly safety meetings.
• Review and investigate accidents, incidents, or serious injuries and notify relevant managers of details.
• Analyze reports from accident investigations to determine root causes and necessary corrective actions.
• Review and recommend continued training of employees in safe and efficient work methods.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and standards, including inspections and citations.
• Coordinate with HR Manager regarding worker's compensation and safety issues.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and develop hazard control practices and programs.
• Develop procedures and training tools for increased efficiency and safety training.
• Assist Plant Manager in identifying critical safety issues and health problems.
• Promote health and safety goals and objectives that affect the company's business.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and city safety laws that may impact the company.
• Protect company interests related to environmental health, workplace safety, and risk management.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• 2 years of work-related experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician (OHST) certification preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Leadership experience supervising in a manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and DOT rules and regulations.
• Experience with MS Office programs.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Nice-to-haves

• Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician (OHST) certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
• Forklift experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off