Description:
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental health and occupational safety regulations and promoting a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace in a composite manufacturing environment. This role involves implementing and overseeing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, facilitating training, and collaborating across departments to foster a culture of safety. The Safety Coordinator will also serve as a backup to the designated Environmental Coordinator, providing support for environmental compliance when needed.
Requirements:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years in safety compliance roles).
• OSHA 10- & 30-hour certifications preferred or willingness to complete.
• Must maintain current OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications.
• Must hold and maintain OSHA Authorized Trainer Certification in order to train employees on OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 courses.
• Additional certifications in safety or environmental compliance a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety compliance.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing setting.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Analytical mindset for identifying safety risks and interpreting technical documentation.
• Capacity to work collaboratively and influence a culture of safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. periodically during the day.

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Communicate directly with employees at all levels to promote safe work practices and ensure understanding of safety policies.
• Enforce safety compliance consistently across the organization, addressing violations appropriately and supporting corrective actions.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, air/noise/dust sampling, and post-incident investigations.
• Develop, deliver, and document safety training programs.
• Monitor work areas for safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all safety-related activities and ensure timely documentation.
• Support the ISO 14001 environmental management system including recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as a backup for environmental compliance responsibilities, including waste disposal vendor coordination, reporting, and facility services oversight.
• Collaborate with multiple safety committees to drive engagement, gather feedback, and implement workplace safety improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all departments to identify and resolve safety concerns.
• Assist in root cause analyses of safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to safety-related continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to uphold Polygon’s Core Values: Excellence, Pride & Passion in Our Work, Integrity Without Compromise, Customer Committed- Customer Centered, Care for Our Community.