Gpac is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join one of our clients in the CPG/Pet Industry based in Westcentral Illinois.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide safety leadership.
- Management and execution of safety activities for the plant location.
- Enforce OSHA standards as well as company safety policies and conduct plant safety walk-throughs.
- Perform job site analyses to identify potential employee exposures to injuries and illnesses and support safe work practices/procedures.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections/audits, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and/or assist in accident investigations, near-misses, and property damage incidents to identify root cause(s) and develop effective corrective actions.
- Help manage daily activities regarding injury management and worker’s compensation issues.
- Conduct safety training: Forklift Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE, Confined Space, etc.
- Enforce site-specific safety programs.
- Conduct facility/site inspections and complete associated reports.
- Perform pre-task planning for high-risk work tasks.
- Work closely with company management. Be able to engage and advise the location's leadership relative to the company safety program.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to positively influence safe behavior.
- Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Be on-site while operations are ongoing. Weekend work may be required at times.
- Occasional travel to other locations may be required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and as a team member.
- Ability to manage personnel with strong leadership abilities, as well as motivate and coach personnel to accomplish company-wide goals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- First Aid, CPR, OSHA 10/30, or additional Board or Certified Safety Professional certifications are a plus.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior work experience in an occupational health & safety-focused role.
- Manufacturing experience is not mandatory but is a plus.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, APPLY TODAY! The company is urgently seeking someone and are reviewing applications as soon as possible. For immediate consideration please send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com
Key words: EHS, safety coordinator, safety assistant, safety specialist, manufacturing, CPG, food manufacturing
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
