Safety Coordinator - Ventra Group

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Ventra Salem is seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator who is passionate about fostering a safe and healthy work environment! In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring employee compliance, effective communication, and the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety programs. These efforts are vital to protecting the organization’s most valuable assets: its people, equipment, facilities, and reputation. You will also ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and serve as a resource and subject matter expert for employees on occupational health and safety matters.

• Conduct safety orientations, trainings, job site inspections, and reporting.
• Stay informed of changes to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations; recommend and implement necessary adjustments.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports, and recommendations.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor adherence to Ventra’s safety program.
• Research, plan, organize, and conduct training programs/seminars on topics like Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), CPR/First Aid, and industry-specific safety issues.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret accident data, and review property and injury reports. Administer the workers’ compensation program.
• Carry out additional assignments as directed by supervisors.
• Implement and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
• Assist management in understanding OSHA and environmental regulations and standards, and provide guidance on compliance inspections and citations.
• Provide safety briefings and advice to field personnel.
• Offer counsel to management and employee groups on a wide range of occupational safety issues.
• Write safety standards for electrical utility departments in compliance with industry and government regulations.
• Design and implement safety programs by inspecting equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions.
• Collaborate with Plant Supervisors, Managers, and corporate safety to establish and manage safety and environmental goals and objectives.
• Develop and deliver occupational safety training, modifying programs to meet OHSA requirements at all government levels.
• Coordinate safety inspections, investigations, and activities across departments.
• Analyze accident and injury data, identifying needs for new or modified safety programs.
• Research safety methods and equipment to minimize workplace hazards.
• Advise on improvements in safety tracking and reporting procedures.
• Lead or participate in safety teams alongside technical and management personnel.
• Provide guidance and support to all employees on safety matters.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous workplace conditions and practices; conduct on-site inspections to audit compliance with safety regulations.
• Purchase necessary safety supplies, products, and training materials.
• Assist in managing workers’ compensation claims, filing reports with third-party administrators, and maintaining accident data.

• BS./B.A. degree in related field or;
• Five years safety related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety certification training is considered a strong asset.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers’ compensation legislation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office. Intermediate to advance level in Excel, Word andpowerpoint is a must.
  
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is considered an asset.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Proven good presentation skills.
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.