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Safety Coordinator
is a key leader in fostering a proactive, safety-first culture at the Krier Foods Random Lake facility. This hands-on role oversees all aspects of plant safety and SDS compliance—driving continuous improvement and ensuring our team operates in a safe, well-regulated environment. In close partnership with shift supervisors, department managers, the Director of Human Resources, and the Senior Director of Operations, the Safety Coordinator develops, updates, and enforces safety procedures while championing new initiatives that go beyond compliance. If you're passionate about protecting people, enhancing processes, and making a real impact every day—this is the role for you.
Complies with and enforces all company policies and plant rules and procedures, to include Safety, Quality, GMPs, and SSOPs.
Manage the overall safety program to ensure a safe work environment is maintained and policies and procedures are known and understood by all employees.
Assist the Department and Plant management with policy development, training, and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
Develop and drive initiatives in relation to plant safety goals and reduction of hazards via continuous improvement to better achieve overall plant goals.
Regularly inspect plant and conduct safety audits/contacts on personnel, equipment, and procedures.
Ensure compliance and keep the company current with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA. EPA, etc.).
Analyze incident reports and evaluate injury cases based on available facts. Lead injury and incident inquiries and investigations
Evaluate job hazards and develop control measures.
Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and vendors.
Lead a monthly employee involvement group that would include regular meetings and maintain a database on employee contributions. Ensure follow up is completed with relevant personnel including necessary work orders.
Write SOPs in order to facilitate and simplify procedures for all employees to comfortably carry out in day-to-day tasks.
Work with the plant Maintenance Team to manage and maintain a safety related work order database (MaintainX).
Maintain the Plant SDS logs to ensure they are correctly organized, up to date, and accessible to all employees.
Motivate and coach employees on proper safety behaviors and conditions to meet established regulatory requirements, plant safety goals, and objectives.
Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
Work with Senior Director of operations and HR to create, implement, and monitor the plant safety goals annually for the completion of annual performance evaluations.
Provide continuous improvement through critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments.
Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to provide conflict management, demonstrate adaptability and teamwork, developing employees and self, organizing, planning and delegating when appropriate to meet business goals and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Management, or a related field ()
2+ years of experience in a safety, compliance, role, ideally in a manufacturing or food/beverage production environment
Experience with OSHA regulations, SDS management, and plant safety programs
Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMPs) a plus
Certifications ( but not required)
OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety regulations
Experience managing and maintaining SDS databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); safety management software experience is a plus
Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations
Key Competencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to train, influence, and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify hazards and recommend practical solutions
Comfortable leading safety meetings, conducting trainings, and preparing reports
Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Must be able to work on all shifts as necessary.
Overview: The
Safety Coordinator
is a key leader in fostering a proactive, safety-first culture at the Krier Foods Random Lake facility. This hands-on role oversees all aspects of plant safety and SDS compliance—driving continuous improvement and ensuring our team operates in a safe, well-regulated environment. In close partnership with shift supervisors, department managers, the Director of Human Resources, and the Senior Director of Operations, the Safety Coordinator develops, updates, and enforces safety procedures while championing new initiatives that go beyond compliance. If you're passionate about protecting people, enhancing processes, and making a real impact every day—this is the role for you.
Complies with and enforces all company policies and plant rules and procedures, to include Safety, Quality, GMPs, and SSOPs.
Manage the overall safety program to ensure a safe work environment is maintained and policies and procedures are known and understood by all employees.
Assist the Department and Plant management with policy development, training, and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
Develop and drive initiatives in relation to plant safety goals and reduction of hazards via continuous improvement to better achieve overall plant goals.
Regularly inspect plant and conduct safety audits/contacts on personnel, equipment, and procedures.
Ensure compliance and keep the company current with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA. EPA, etc.).
Analyze incident reports and evaluate injury cases based on available facts. Lead injury and incident inquiries and investigations
Evaluate job hazards and develop control measures.
Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and vendors.
Lead a monthly employee involvement group that would include regular meetings and maintain a database on employee contributions. Ensure follow up is completed with relevant personnel including necessary work orders.
Write SOPs in order to facilitate and simplify procedures for all employees to comfortably carry out in day-to-day tasks.
Work with the plant Maintenance Team to manage and maintain a safety related work order database (MaintainX).
Maintain the Plant SDS logs to ensure they are correctly organized, up to date, and accessible to all employees.
Motivate and coach employees on proper safety behaviors and conditions to meet established regulatory requirements, plant safety goals, and objectives.
Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
Work with Senior Director of operations and HR to create, implement, and monitor the plant safety goals annually for the completion of annual performance evaluations.
Provide continuous improvement through critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments.
Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to provide conflict management, demonstrate adaptability and teamwork, developing employees and self, organizing, planning and delegating when appropriate to meet business goals and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Management, or a related field ()
2+ years of experience in a safety, compliance, role, ideally in a manufacturing or food/beverage production environment
Experience with OSHA regulations, SDS management, and plant safety programs
Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMPs) a plus
Certifications ( but not required)
OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety regulations
Experience managing and maintaining SDS databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); safety management software experience is a plus
Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations
Key Competencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to train, influence, and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify hazards and recommend practical solutions
Comfortable leading safety meetings, conducting trainings, and preparing reports
Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Must be able to work on all shifts as necessary.