An international manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Health and Safety Coordinator to lead the safety function from their Rotterdam, NY facility. Overseeing two sites in the area, this newly created position plays a key role in fostering a workplace culture focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing proactive health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting site-wide initiatives to promote the health and well-being of all employees.

The Role:

• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver OSHA-required safety training and educate employees on hazardous materials management, chemical safety, and emergency procedures.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, lead root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans with supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA through oversight of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and emergency response programs.
• Serve as the site representative during internal and external safety audits, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and goals.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental, health, and safety experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software systems.