Job Description

Manufacturing Safety Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year (Higher salary available based on experience)

Seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator to support workplace safety across a manufacturing and fabrication operation. This role is highly visible on the production floor and focuses on identifying hazards, improving safe work practices, supporting employee training, and maintaining safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Hazard Prevention

• Maintain a regular presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
• Observe work activities and identify potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Work directly with employees and supervisors to reinforce safe practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement.

Inspections & Corrective Actions

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and observations.
• Document findings and track corrective actions through completion.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to reduce workplace risks.
• Support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

Training & Employee Support

• Assist with new-hire safety orientations and onboarding.
• Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training
• Provide practical safety coaching to employees and supervisors.
• Communicate safety requirements and best practices across the workforce.

Incident Response

• Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss reporting
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis
• Help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up to verify corrective actions are completed effectively.

Safety Administration

• Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and related files.
• Assist with regulatory and internal compliance documentation.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety programs and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, inspections, and incident investigation
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and supervisors at all levels.
• ASP, CSP, or related safety certification preferred.
• Comfortable working directly in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.

What We Offer

• Direct-hire opportunity with growth potential.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.