Safety Coordinator, manufacturing

Safety Coordinator

gpac is seeking a Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe, compliant, and engaging work environment across our facilities. This is for a food manufacturing company that's been proudly producing quality food products for decades.

Position Summary: The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while fostering a proactive "safety-first" culture across their Kentucky/Indiana facilities. This is a hands-on role that requires regular time on the manufacturing floor. Candidates must be comfortable working in an industrial environment and directly engaging with employees at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Lead investigations of incidents and follow through on corrective actions.
• Deliver bilingual safety training (e.g., new hire orientation, forklift safety, PPE).
• Serve as the main point of contact for safety-related concerns among employees and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate safety records, including OSHA logs, training documentation, and inspections.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and safety drills.
• Support workers' compensation reporting and return-to-work efforts.
• Champion a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) written and verbal preferred.
• 2+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry standards.
• Ability to travel between KY and IN facilities.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• OSHA 30-hour certification (General Industry) preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company with a strong history and commitment to employee safety.
• Opportunity to make a real impact across multiple facilities.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

If interested, please send your resume to Alana Seddon at alana.seddon@gogpac.com.

Keywords: food, manufacturing, safety, dairy, beverage, plant, OSHA, EPA, hazard, occupational safety, environmental health, Kentucky, Indiana, travel

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.