Safety Administrator

The Safety Administrator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant environment for all employees. This role involves continuously monitoring and adapting safety procedures, investigating accidents and incidents, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions to prevent injuries and property damage. The Safety Administrator collaborates with various departments to promote a strong safety culture and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations. Bilingual preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES Schedule and coordinate trainings as needed and maintain safety records and certifications accordingly. Conduct safety audits and track the status and findings. Support incident investigations and track corrective actions Coordinate worker’s compensation and safe return to work plans. Maintain confidentiality and always exercise sound judgment. Responsible for identifying hazardous workplace conditions. Prepare an assist with the communication and implementation of safety-related policies, programs, and procedures. Evaluate practices and procedures to assess risk and adherence to the law. Maintain an on the floor safety presence. Coordinate and record minutes for Safety Committee Meetings. Ensure timely communication of safety issues/concerns to department leadership. Flexibility to support production teams and respond to off-hour emergencies as needed. Perform all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma. Associate’s degree or Equivalent Preferred. Work Experience One to two years of related experience. Skills Knowledge of basic office equipment and general administrative procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience using data entry and safety management software programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management, organizational, and recordkeeping skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining motivation and accountability. Proven ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across departments. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills required to effectively communicate with employees and ensure comprehension of safety procedures, training, and company policies. Supervisory Responsibilities No BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies: Job Competencies Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving. Develops Technical Competence – Seeks to stay abreast of new developments in core competencies and learn enough about related fields to apply knowledge effectively in business; enjoys learning and is intellectually curious; has strong desire to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities; sees learning and knowledge as keys to building skills and abilities essential to job and career success. Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no authority over others; will step up to fill gaps so results can be assured; avoids excuses as explanations or defending/justifying negative but preventable outcomes. Practical Intelligence – Absorbs new information quickly and is comfortable dealing with abstract concepts and relationships; relates new information to previously acquired knowledge to expand and refine frame of reference; enjoys learning and expanding breadth and depth of understanding on variety of subjects. Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely. Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures. Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury. Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety – Demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices and proper Food Safety procedures when performing daily job functions. Correctly wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Recognizes areas for GMP and Food Safety procedure improvements and shares ideas with leadership. Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce, and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious believes. ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed in both office and production/manufacturing environments. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in designated areas. Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods during safety inspections and audits. Peterson Brands offers the following benefits: 401K Medical-Blue Cross Blue Shield, 4 different plans Delta Dental Vision-EyeMed Voluntary Critical Illness Associate Voluntary Accident Associate only Voluntary buy-up on life insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Long-Term-Disability PTO Connecticut Paid Sick Time DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and results.