Safety & Compliance Coordinator - NJ - On Site

Position Summary

As a Safety Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating and implementing safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of our employees, customers, and the public. Your primary objective will be to maintain a safe working environment and promote a safety culture throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits at our 13 branches to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management and employees to establish and maintain a safety committee, ensuring open lines of communication for safety-related matters.
• Provide safety training and orientation to new employees, ensuring they are aware of safety protocols and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, documenting findings and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences. Management of insurance claims, incident reports, near misses.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve the company's safety program.
• Liaise with external regulatory agencies and participate in safety audits and inspections.
• Foster a positive safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices. Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and educate employees on safety practices.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations effectively and respectfully when corrective action may need to be taken.
• Detail-oriented, analytical & problem-solving mindset to identify potential safety issues and propose effective solutions.
• Must be able to make crucial, unsupervised decisions while performing safety, compliance and quality functions.
• Must be able to efficiently interact with multiple contacts on a daily basis; and be able to work independently.
• Must have a high degree of integrity and honesty due to close interaction with Safety issues.
• Must have the ability and understanding to effectively using and developing a safety database and written protocols and standards.

Education & Experience

• Proven experience as a Safety Coordinator or similar role, preferably in a construction or industrial setting.
• Must have a High School Diploma, 2 yrs. Higher Education Completion and 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) is highly desirable.
• Must have intermediate computer and keyboard skills.
• Must be proficient in Excel and Word.