UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL – SEIZE YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITY NOW: SAFETY COORDINATOR – Waterbury, CT

WIELAND – Who we are:  As the copper and copper alloy specialist at the top of the world league, we provide support for our customer’s success from many locations and continents – backed by a reliable, flexible supply network and the best services of unvarying quality. Our exceptionally extensive product line is matched by an equally impressive variety of custom finishing capabilities and value-added services including but not limited to precision metal slitting, tinning and electroplating, metal coatings, and traverse winding.

Wieland has an exciting opportunity for individuals that are dedicated to bringing motivation and premium performance to our company. We are looking for a SAFETY COORDINATOR to join our team!

This is a full-time position; Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

Competitive Benefits Offered: *Medical*Dental*Vision*401K*Paid Time Off*Wieland Wellness Program* (Benefits available at your date of hire)

Pay Frequency:Weekly

Facility Location: 44 Railroad Hill St. Waterbury, CT 06708

This role is accountable for facilitating the safety program and supporting our HR team with administrative tasks.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion “Safety Excellence” by complying with all safety rules/processes, supporting the Safety Elements, and driving Wieland Marjan to be leaders in safety performance and cultural participation.
• Manage VPP certification and recertification action items.
• Conduct safety training for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Monitors and maintains MDI boards with current reports and safety information.
• Generates monthly safety trends for facility.  
• Perform and document monthly, weekly and daily safety inspections. 
• Ensure all activities confrm to local, federal, industry standards and laws.  
• Prepare and organize necessary safety paperwork and audits.
• Manage safety observation process, including assigning corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Lead safety investigations and ensures corrective actions are appropriate, fulfilled and sustainable.
• Coordinates and executes monthly Safety Committee meetings.

Administrative

• Performing other duties as assigned.

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of facilitating cross functional teams in office environment.
• Safety program experience is a plus, passion for safety is required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Excellent intrapersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to handle and understand complex tasks.
• Proficient problem solving, prioritization and project management skills.  
• Ability to mulitask and work independently.
• Commitment to the established values and culture of WMS.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer