Shop Safety Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Southland Industries is growing and we're looking for a new Shop Safety Coordinator for our shop in Laurel, MD. In this position, you'll be promoting safety and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements by coordinating all division safety activities. Southland is committed to upskill our employees and we offer a variety of career development opportunities.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure all tasks and functions on project sites are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and State and Federal OSHA standards.
• Implement the Corporate Safety Award Program. 
• Perform Shop Safety inspections.
• Assist in reporting workers compensation claims. 
• Assist in new hire orientation.
• Update and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 
• Assemble various safety manuals for distribution.
• Assist in incident investigations.
• Develop and implement lessons learned.
• Develop safety plans.
• We'll rely on your independent judgement and and your ability to make decisions with respect to day to day job duties and you'll consult with your manager on decisions that significantly impact the company.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• A working knowledge of construction safety practices and a background in safety - general industry/manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to interface with Southland's employees/customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to understand, comply with and communicate state, federal and local safety and health OSHA regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid, preferred.
• A proactive approach to implementing safety measures.
• A positive attitude.

What you bring to the table:

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN  

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland 

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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