Safety Coordinator

Modula is seeking a dynamic Safety and Health professional to positively impact on our organization. If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for safety, and have a desire to positively affect others, this is the position for you.

Who We Are:

Modula is the leading US manufacturer of vertical lift modules (VLM) and automated storage and retrieval systems. Modula US has Manufacturing plants in Dayton, OH and Lewiston, ME, and remote locations throughout the US. Our corporate global headquarters is in Italy with many locations around the globe. Modula’s goal is to be an exceptional workplace admired for growing and developing talented employees and leaders, building innovative products through the development of a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

Modula’s Values: We are culture and value driven; regardless of position and title we are all in all the time.

· Passion- Proud of our work/Modula, love what you do, positive energy, go the extra mile, engaging

· Pursuit of Excellence- Continuous improvement, committed, attention to detail

· Accountability- Lead by example, follow through, integrity, create trust with team & customers.

· Agility- Flexible & adaptable, embrace change, ability to multi-task, sense of urgency.

· Teamwork- Proactive & effective communication, respect, humility, curious, openminded, diversity

Position Purpose:

To promote a safe and healthy workplace; this position will work collaboratively with the Safety Manager to facilitate Health & Safety programs, in a manner consistent with Corporate and regulatory standards, with the goal of striving for zero injuries. In this capacity, you will support the health, safety, and wellness of all levels of employees through training, modeling, and supporting EHS programs, while continuously improving our EHS initiatives.

This role is pivotal in coordinating the company’s safety programs. In this capacity, you will make a difference by:

· Providing subject matter expertise for all safety topics.

· Act as a trainer in both formal and informal learning moments.

· Manage incidents, injuries, near misses; ensure incident investigations lead to the effective and timely implementation of corrective actions.

· Support, develop, and direct employee safety teams/initiatives such as JHA, Emergency Response, Facility Inspection, and Accident Investigation.

· Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and encourage employee participation at all levels.

· Produce written and/or visual communications for a variety of EHS communications (programs, signage, trainings, etc.), support department communication needs.

· Foster teamwork by working across departments as needed to share best practices and provide support where expertise is required.

· Maintain all required EHS documentation; ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

· Actively participate in professional learning and/or organizations and apply/share learning within the organization.

Additional opportunities may include:

· Mitigate hazards throughout the plant, define and facilitate appropriate controls.

· Manage occupational healthcare and workers compensation cases through to resolution.

· Participation in cross-functional kaizen events for projects and initiatives.

· Work cross-functionally to integrate safety in the launch of new products, acquisition of new equipment, and other operational changes; assist in program development and review.

· Performs tests and conducts measurements and audits related to process controls and exposures.

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. It is expected that this role will perform other duties as assigned.

What you can bring:

The individual in this position must have a high degree of integrity, resourcefulness, and professionalism in working with colleagues, clients, and vendors. Relationship building, internal customer service, and the ability to follow up in a timely manner are critical for success. The ideal candidate will have relative experience, excellent communication and time management skills, and manufacturing aptitude. To be successful in this role, a qualified applicant should possess the following attributes.

· Minimum education of a high school diploma or its equivalent; associate degree or equivalent experience/certification in occupational safety and health field preferred.

· Minimum of two (2) years of relative experience required, preferably in a manufacturing setting; a combination of experience and education can be considered.

· Knowledge of Federal (OSHA), State, and local safety regulations.

· Ability to communicate effectively through a variety of medium, written and verbal, across all levels including identifying concerns, making recommendations, and conducting safety trainings.

· A passion for learning and sharing knowledge of occupational safety programs, process, and expectations.

· The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

· Effective time management & organizational skill.

· Strong computer skills including proficiency in current versions of MS Office is required, including PowerPoint and Excel; must be able to navigate custom databases and online document management software.

Travel up to 10% may be required.

Health and Safety Requirement:

At Modula, the expectation is that every employee contributes to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels. As the Safety Coordinator, you will be a leader in building this culture.

Work Environment:

• Walking, standing, and sitting throughout workday
• Ability to type, work on a computer, and operate standard office equipment
• Lifting 0-25 lbs., 25-50 lbs. (infrequent)
• Twisting, squatting, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing