Safety Coordinator

TITLE: SAFETY COORDINATOR

LOCATION (ONSITE): HAYESVILLE, NC or HIAWASSEE, GA

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator, serving as the primary day-to-day safety resource for an assigned manufacturing plant. This role reports into the EHS Manager and works closely with plant leadership, supervisors, employees, Maintenance and Engineering to promote a safe workplace and support company and regulatory requirements. The Coordinator will maintain clear plant ownership while collaborating with other Coordinators and EHS leadership to ensure consistent safety practices across ADC facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active, approachable safety presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct routine inspections; identify unsafe conditions and practices; and track corrective actions through completion.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, and property-damage events; assist with root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Coordinate and deliver new-hire orientation, safety training, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
• Support LOTO, machine guarding, forklift safety, PPE, Hazard Communication, electrical/NFPA 70E, emergency preparedness, and fire/life safety programs.
• Assist with machine and process safety assessments involving moving equipment, wire, reels, pinch points, and nip points.
• Promote hazard and near-miss reporting and support the ADC Good Catch program.
• Maintain training, inspection, investigation, and corrective-action records.
• Participate in internal, regulatory, insurance, and customer safety inspections or audits.
• Track safety trends, communicate updates, and assist the other Safety Coordinator with major incidents, audits, training, or special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial safety, supervision, maintenance, or operations
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently, identify hazards, and work effectively with employees and management

Preferred:

• Degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Manufacturing EHS experience; OSHA 30-Hour General Industry; First Aid/CPR/AED
• Experience with incident investigation, LOTO, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, and NFPA 70E; GSP, ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar credential

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $47,000 to $61,000 annually, with potential for 20% annual bonus. Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. In addition to competitive compensation, ADC offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:

• 100% Company-Paid Employee Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The successful Safety Coordinator will be visible, practical, proactive, and consistent, with strong follow-through on inspections, corrective actions, training, incident investigations, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

ONE PLANT. CLEAR OWNERSHIP. ONE SAFETY STANDARD.