Safety and Security Coordinator

You in This Role

As the Safety & Security Officer, you will be responsible for supporting workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and physical security across our manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on role focused on creating a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, contractors, facilities, and company assets.

The ideal candidate will have experience in workplace safety and physical security, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. You will maintain a visible presence throughout our facilities, proactively identify potential risks, ensure employees and facilities are prepared for emergencies, and help build a strong culture of safety across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain company safety and security policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs and safety and security inspections to identify hazards, risks, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response programs, including evacuation procedures, fire prevention, severe weather, emergency drills, and other response protocols.
• Regularly inspect and maintain first aid kits, AEDs, and other emergency and safety equipment to ensure they are operational, accessible, properly stocked, and up to date.
• Establish and maintain a network of First Aid Captains across facilities and shifts and coordinate CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certifications.
• Develop and deliver safety orientations and employee training covering PPE, emergency procedures, workplace safety, and security protocols.
• Partner with HR, Facilities, and Production to investigate workplace incidents and accidents, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain appropriate records related to safety inspections, incidents, training, certifications, emergency drills, and corrective actions.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and review or extract video when required for authorized security or incident investigations.
• Follow established protocols for security breaches and emergency situations and coordinate with police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services as needed.
• Assist with the de-escalation of tense or potentially volatile situations and help ensure the safety of employees and others.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, safe working procedures, and company SOPs.
• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders and promote a proactive culture of safety and security throughout the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in workplace safety, physical security, security operations, law enforcement, military service, or a related field.
• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, OSHA standards, emergency response, physical security, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, security assessments, or risk assessments.
• Ability to effectively train employees on workplace safety and emergency procedures.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred or ability to obtain after hire. Instructor certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk throughout manufacturing facilities and perform routine safety and security inspections.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, and kneel as needed.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
• Flexibility to occasionally support safety training, emergency drills, or incidents across multiple shifts.

Compensation

$60,000–$70,000 annually