Safety Coordinator
WEG

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About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Safety Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for monitoring environmental and safety initiatives in order for the company to comply with related requirements and implement best practices. Work independently and with other areas on environmental and safety projects to create a safe workplace by assisting with field observation, inspections and guidance on executing work safely.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support all areas to implement EHS actions as a result of inspections, audits and project improvements.
• Assist with the development of safety training material and educate employees on safety requirements and best practices.
• Coordinates safety-related portion of orientation with Human Resources for the onboarding of new employees and/or tranferred ones.
• Updates work instructions to consider proper PPE.
• Follow up safety audits and inspections in all facilities.
• Monitor and report safety key performance indicators and corrective actions. Monitor open audit reports.
• Support site leaders to answer OSHA and Environmental entities, when not related to workers' compensation.
• Coordinate the EHS schedule for all sites, including fire and shelter-in-place drills, workplace violence and first aid training.
• Manage safety consultants contract to maximize service resources.
• Update Safety Data Sheets files.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Knowledge / training:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant requirements and industry standards is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring and reporting of activities.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, with experience in safety principles.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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