Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator Company Overview Swan Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden watering products in North America.
Founded in 1927 as the Swan River Tire and Rubber Company, we are one of the original manufacturers of hoses in the industry.
As a privately held company, we retain our position in the market with strategically placed manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, with respect to all safety and compliance related job requirements at Swan Products LLC.
The Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in improving the overall safety culture of the workplace, including assessing safety, enforcing safety standards, and educating employees.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary site safety contact for internal and external stakeholders (Swan employees, contractors, OSHA, DNR, EPA, etc.
).
Participate as an active member of the Swan safety committee including meeting attendance.
Promote safety engagement by actively promoting and supporting safety network initiatives.
Maintain the emergency response plan including monthly safety equipment inspections (forklifts, cranes/hoists, fire extinguishers, fall protection, PPE, etc.
).
Coordinate and participate in incident investigations including creating, assigning, and tracking action items to completion.
Maintain the incident reporting program (injury, illness, near-miss, unsafe conditions, safety observations and suggestions) Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
Coordinate/attend safety walkthroughs and inspections before and during each project to analyze safety risks.
Provide training on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
Manage area Hazard Communication (labels, MSDSs, chemical inventory).
Daily walk-throughs of production areas including performing safety observations.
Coordinate annual emergency drills (fire, weather, injury) Support plant ergonomic initiatives and area recommendations.
All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in ISO 9000 and lean manufacturing a plus.
Demonstrates a high level of understanding of OSHA, EPA, Industrial Hygiene, ANSI, NFPA, and DOT standards and the ability to apply them.
Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and auditor safety software Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees, contractors, and outside agencies.
EDUCATION: Associate degree in safety science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
2+ years’ experience in Manufacturing operations Working knowledge of safety regulations is preferred.
Job Type Full-time Physical Demands While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location Waco, Texas Company's Website www.
swanhose.
com