Plant Safety Coordinator
SabaTalent
Full Time
Clinton, IA
Posted 7 days ago
Compensation: $65,000 – $83,000 Per Year
Job Type: Direct Hire
Full Benefits:Yes
Relocation Expenses: No
Interview Expenses: No
Job Description:
Great Client, replacement position. Local only, No Sponsorship. ISO 45001 is a must. Leadership qualities.
Good listener and Communicator.
Title: Safety Coordinator
Reports To: Plant Manager
Role Summary
Provide leadership, mentoring, and hands-on support to drive employee health and safety across a food
manufacturing plant. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.
Identify operational risks, communicate findings, and develop practical strategies to mitigate those risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn plant operations (food ingredient production, powder processing, packaging/shipping) to proactively
identify and reduce safety risks. - Lead, sustain, and continuously improve the site’s ISO 45001 safety management system.
- Partner with management to embed safety processes, documentation, and accountability.
- Champion a safety-first culture through floor observations, hazard recognition, and targeted initiatives.
- Plan and conduct safety audits per OSHA and internal SMS; drive timely closure of findings.
- Develop and deliver effective safety training (classroom and hands-on); measure and improve outcomes.
- Lead the safety committee; set agendas, track goals, and report progress.
- Ensure availability, readiness, and correct use of safety equipment and PPE.
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and improvement.
- Model safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the site EHS program.
Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
considered. - Experience: 4–6 years in industrial safety; ISO 45001 training/certification required. Food processing
experience preferred (not required). - Knowledge: Strong understanding of OSHA, ISO 45001, and ANSI. Ability to read/interpret and sketch basic
drawings/blueprints. - Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, and decision making. Ability to
influence without authority and drive results. Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Physical & Work Environment - Ability to walk, stand, reach, and climb stairs as needed.
- Exposure to heat, humidity, cold, and typical production conditions (including process aromatics).
- May work at heights or in elevated/precarious areas when required.
- Lead and improve ISO 45001 across the site
- Drive OSHA compliance, audits, and corrective actions
- Train teams, lead the safety committee, and strengthen safety culture
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and GMP standards
You Bring: - 4–10 yrs industrial safety experience
- ISO 45001 training/certification
- Strong communication, problem solving, and follow-through