Job Description

Vortex is the leader in Doors/Security Products, Storefront Glass/Glazing, Access Controls and Material Handling Equipment for Commercial, Industrial and Retail Facilities. These products and services are in high demand for all private and public business sectors from Fortune 500 companies to small and emerging businesses. Our diverse list of products and services allows variety and different challenges every day at Customer's sites while providing solutions to keep them safe and efficient.

Due to our continued expansion and growth, we now have an opportunity for a full-time Safety Coordinator for our Dallas Fort Worth, TX locationThis role may also be based out of any of our Central, Mideast or Southeast Service Center locations.

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the continuous improvement of safety practices across the organization by updating and maintaining safety policies and planning safety training and compliance programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities, and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfil the essential requirements of this job.

• Review and update safety policies and procedures as needed to ensure compliance and effectiveness
• Purposefully monitor, correct and educate the workforce on issues relating to workplace health and safety
• Monitor, collect and organize safety records for all service center locations
• Work closely with management to develop site specific or service specific training procedures and ensure training of applicable employees is completed to maintain compliance and best practice standards
• Plan and coordinate monthly safety training sessions with input and direction from management
• Assist in conducting root cause investigations for safety incidents and recommend corrective actions
• Keep detailed records of safety-related incidents and propose appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence
• Work with insurance carriers to process vehicle accident claims.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product, or industry knowledge plus any certifications to be considered.

• Experience in reporting safety metrics and developing safety policies and procedures, is a plus
• Experience in designing, implementing, and delivering OSHA training programs preferred
• Experience with compliance sites, like ISN and Avetta, is a plus
• Must be able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Bachelor of Arts in related field or equivalent years’ experience.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision
• Excellent at analyzing data and identifying key trends
• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to build strong, effective relationships
• Experienced in setting clear expectations
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Internal knowledge of the industry/company may replace some of the direct experience requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs
• Must be available to travel 20%

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances. This position maybe based out of our Dallas, TX location or out of any of our central, Mideast or Southeast Service Center locations.
• Noise level is moderate in an office environment.