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.

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