Safety Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Safety Coordinator Company: Oldcastle Location: Chicago, IL Description: Safety Coordinator Product Group:Oldcastle Architectural (APG) Job ID:13704Company:Northfield Category:SafetyLocation:Morris, IL Job Code:OtherRegion: Duration:Full TimeSalary Range:OpenSummaryNorthfield Block Company, a leader in the concrete products industry, is seeking bilingual candidates who have an interest in joining the Safety Department. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment at our Morris Illinois site. Position will be required to hold weekly safety trainings, complete monthly safety inspections, actively take part in safety committee meetings, and assist with any program changes/implementation. This position will require a flexible work schedule in addition to strong interpersonal and organizational skills.? Responsible for EHS Compliance at our Morris site? Work alongside managers/employees on EHS issues? Develop Corrective Action Plans with Company Safety Director? Assist in coordination, planning and facilitating training seminars for Northfield Morris staff? Educates staff via weekly safety trainings in English & Spanish? Assist in Accident Management? Coordinate/lead Safety Committee meetings monthly? Weekly coaching on Lockout/Tagout and procedural audits? Performs weekly/monthly inspections at each plant:?X Stormwater Inspections?X Site Audits?X Compliance Programs?X Hazard Analysis - JSA? Trend, analyze accidents for trends and prevention measures? Learn and operate plant tools/equipment? Recognize safety hazards or unsafe work practices and develop Corrective Action Plans? Travel offsite for educational opportunities and corporate safety meetings? Research competitive products that could provide cost savings and safety-added benefits? Maintain an open line of communication with Northfield s Safety Director and management? Assist site management as needed with various EHS and production related projectsNorthfield Block Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran s status, national origin, disability or any other status or activity is strictly prohibited, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, our Company is committed to addressing patterns of employment which indicate women and/or minority groups are underrepresented or underutilized in job groups at our facilities through the establishment and maintenance of our affirmative action program. Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required.RequirementsAbility to lead, provide direction, coach and mentor, solve problems and control variancesWillingness to work at all levels of company to achieve safety expectationsAbility to read, analyze and interpret plant safety procedures, professional journals and technical manualsAbility to write reports and procedural manualsWorking knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulationsCommunication and organizational skills:Ability to communicate equally to production personnel, peers, local management and as a speaker in a group settingAbility to express oral and written thoughts in a way that is easily understoodAbility to prioritize multiple assignments, to plan, schedule and complete work in logical pieces with minimal supervisionComputer skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office softwareProficient in navigating Windows-based systems (folder/file structure, etc.)Mathematical skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measureAbility to understand basic mathematical formulas and to calculate percentages, area, volume, etc.Understands the value and importance of the hands-on approach:Must be willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field identifying potential issues through frequent observation and soliciting individual input at the work area to verify root cause.Creative, innovative thinker with a common sense approach to complex issuesDisplays a willingness to learn and develop in a team environmentProjects a positive attitude, adapts well, and embraces challenging opportunities