Job Description

Job Location: ADC Hayesville - Hayesville, NC 28904,

Job Shift: Day, POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking two Safety Coordinators, with each Coordinator serving as the primary day-to-day safety resource for an assigned manufacturing plant. This role reports into the EHS Manager and works closely with plant leadership, supervisors, employees, Maintenance and Engineering to promote a safe workplace and support company and regulatory requirements. The Coordinators will maintain clear plant ownership while collaborating with each other and EHS leadership to ensure consistent safety practices across ADC facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active, approachable safety presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct routine inspections; identify unsafe conditions and practices; and track corrective actions through completion.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, and property-damage events; assist with root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Coordinate and deliver new-hire orientation, safety training, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
• Support LOTO, machine guarding, forklift safety, PPE, Hazard Communication, electrical/NFPA 70E, emergency preparedness, and fire/life safety programs.
• Assist with machine and process safety assessments involving moving equipment, wire, reels, pinch points, and nip points.
• Promote hazard and near-miss reporting and support the ADC Good Catch program.
• Maintain training, inspection, investigation, and corrective-action records.
• Participate in internal, regulatory, insurance, and customer safety inspections or audits.
• Track safety trends, communicate updates, and assist the other Safety Coordinator with major incidents, audits, training, or special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial safety, supervision, maintenance, or operations
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently, identify hazards, and work effectively with employees and management

Preferred

• Degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Manufacturing EHS experience; OSHA 30-Hour General Industry; First Aid/CPR/AED
• Experience with incident investigation, LOTO, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, and NFPA 70E; GSP, ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar credential

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The successful Safety Coordinator will be visible, practical, proactive, and consistent, with strong follow-through on inspections, corrective actions, training, incident investigations, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.Qualifications: