Faircast Health & Safety Coordinator

We are seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for promoting safety policies, procedures, and best work practices. This position provides support for one plant in Fairfield, Iowa. Ensuring compliance with all federal and state health and safety laws and regulations is a must. The coordinator will be responsible for monitoring programs and training in order to exceed company and regulatory requirements. Employee health and safety should be a top priority at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure effective, consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs by influencing leadership teams and other stakeholders.
• Audit sites for compliance with Health & Safety programs and process
• Lead accident and injury data, to identify the need for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of all worksites to identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts, and document the results.
• Perform safety orientations for employees.
• Perform ongoing safety training for staff.
• Technical resource for day-to-day operations, while monitoring safe practices and PPE compliance.
• Conducts site audits to ensure site compliance with the organization's safety programs
• Evaluates hazardous conditions, unsafe acts, and near hits and make adjustments to improve the safety of the work environment
• Deliver and track the completion of annual training requirements
• Lead Safety and Improvement Committees
• Proactively identify and resolve potential safety issues that could lead to injuries

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or equivalent experience
• 2 years experience in a Safety role, OSHA experience, and EPA regulations
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Project management skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at a fast while prioritizing
• Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and coaching skills
• Ability to work effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.

Environment:

• The typical schedule is 8-5 Monday - Friday
• Office and manufacturing
• Must be willing to spend a good amount of time "on the floor" interacting with staff.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• & MORE!