Position:
Safety & Sustainability Coordinator
Reports To
Sr. Director of Safety & Sustainability
Department:
Operations
FLSA Status:
Exempt, Non-Union
Position Purpose: The Safety & Sustainability Coordinator helps lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, sustainability and training programs across the organization. This role establishes systems and processes that enhance workplace safety, sustainability, ensure compliance, and build organizational capability. In partnership with site leadership, the Safety & Sustainability Coordinator provides expertise, coaching, and support to drive best practices, strengthen culture, and ensure effective training execution.
Key Specific Responsibilities:
Support the development and execution of departmental safety & Sustainability goals, objectives, and performance metrics (KPIs).
Support the safety reporting processes, including near misses, incidents, workers’ compensation, and OSHA recordkeeping (e.g., OSHA 300 log, annual reporting). Including the RCA process.
Coordinate and deliver safety-related training programs, including new hire orientation, monthly safety training, and food safety training.
Monitor training compliance by managing data entry and reporting within training systems; provide insights to leadership.
Help to design safety and sustainability training to drive results, build a culture and maintain compliance.
Present safety and sustainability training.
Facilitate safety committees and participate in cross-functional safety teams to drive engagement and continuous improvement.
Represent the organization in external safety & sustainability groups (e.g., Safety Council, Greater Cleveland Partnership) and incorporate best practices and benchmarking insights.
Partner with management and HR to support employee relations related to safety & sustainability, including coaching, counseling, and consistent application of policies.
Partner with HR to support an effective workers compensation program.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and employment regulations.
Support and maintain specialized safety programs (e.g., powered industrial truck program, LOTO Program, PPE Program, JSA Program, Safety Key Element Program).
Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and communicate recommendations to leadership.
Provide support for driving landfill diversion at all sites (including recycling, reuse and avoidance programs)
Provide support to drive utility consumption reduction efforts at all sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for Position (Experience, Education and Licensure):
Bachelors degree Safety, Business Management/Administration, HR, or relevant field - Required
OSHA 30 hour certification - Preferred
3-5 years manufacturing experience in union/non-union manufacturing facility - Preferred
Measurements of Performance:
Reduction of Injuries
DART Rate
Incidents per employee
WC Cost per employee
Utility Consumption Reduction
Landfill Diversion Rate
Working Times:
May at different times during the day to support a 3-shift operation.
Travel Requirements:
Overnight Travel – not required
Overnight Travel – sporadic - required
Overnight Travel – 20% or greater – required
Overnight Travel – valid passport required for international travel
Essential Competencies:
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks; take initiative to resolve issues.
Strong knowledge of safety principles, regulations (e.g., OSHA), and workplace hazard prevention practices.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Confident and assertive in promoting safety standards and challenging unsafe behaviors.
Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and prioritize initiatives that reduce risk and improve performance.
Committed to fostering a people-first culture, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
Committed to fostering a sustainability culture that supports the company value and the business strategy for sustainably.
Effective communicator with the ability to train, coach, and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities, training schedules, and compliance requirements.
High level of integrity, professionalism and demonstration of company core values.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to drive safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
Adaptable and flexible to meet changing business needs, including schedule variability and travel.
Results-oriented, with a focus on achieving measurable improvements in safety performance and compliance.
