Safety Coordinator

Positronic – Springfield, MO

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading safety and regulatory compliance efforts across the organization. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of workplace safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant environment. The Safety Coordinator actively promotes a strong safety culture aligned with Positronic’s core values by developing, training, and engaging employees on safety practices and addressing industry-specific hazards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate OSHA documentation and lead incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and follow-up actions.
  • Partner with supervisors and departments to enforce safety procedures related to equipment, machine guarding, LOTO, and working at heights.
  • Develop, update, and communicate safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Lead safety orientation for new hires and oversee ongoing safety training for all employees.
  • Coordinate the safety committee and promote a strong, proactive safety culture.
  • Manage safety data, reports, and documentation including SDS, JSAs, and LOTO instructions.
  • Oversee the workers’ compensation and return-to-work process.
  • Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
  • Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
  • Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in safety or a related field OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical

  • Frequent walking and standing.
  • Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, and reaching.
  • Regular use of computers requiring hand and finger dexterity.
  • Occasional use of hand tools and power equipment.
  • Must be able to identify color-coded safety labels.
  • Must wear personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves) as required.
  • Frequently lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

This position may involve exposure to loud elevated noise levels, dust or airborne particles, and chemical substances in a manufacturing environment.

Competencies

Knowledge

  • OSHA, NFPA, and other safety regulations.
  • Hazard identification, SDS, GHS labeling, and JSAs.
  • Manufacturing environments and equipment safety.
  • Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Safety training and incident investigation.
  • Data analysis and regulatory compliance.
  • Time management and collaboration across departments.

Abilities

  • Recognize and respond to safety risks.
  • Work independently and with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and implement safety programs.
  • Adapt to evolving safety and regulatory needs.
  • Maintain safety policies, records, and standards.

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