Safety Coordinator
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Key details
- Location
- Jamaica
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Function
- People / HR & Recruiting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
Main Function:
To support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs across multiple integrated sites. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes a strong safety culture, and minimizes workplace risks, incidents, and operational disruptions.
Safety Program Implementation
- Assist in deploying CB policies, procedures, and standards across all locations
- Support site-level safety plans aligned with organizational goals
- Ensure consistency of safety practices across integrated operations
Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor compliance with local and international occupational safety regulations
- Support audits, inspections, and certification processes (e.g., HACCP, ISO standards)
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving safety legislation
Risk Management
- Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses
- Assist in developing and implementing control measures
- Track and reduce high-risk activities within production, warehousing, and logistics
Incident Management
- Investigate incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
- Maintain incident records and reporting systems
Training & Awareness
- Deliver/Coordinate safety training programs (e.g., PPE, equipment safety, emergency response)
- Support onboarding of new employees with safety orientation
- Promote safety awareness campaigns across sites
Site Coordination
- Act as a liaison between multiple facilities to ensure alignment of safety practices
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections
- Support local safety teams and supervisors
Emergency Preparedness
- Assist in developing and testing emergency response plans
- Coordinate drills (fire, chemical spill, evacuation)
- Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and teams
Data & Reporting
- Track safety KPIs (TRIR, LTIFR, near-miss reporting, audit scores)
- Prepare reports for management review
- Use data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of occupational health regulations
- Risk assessment and incident investigation techniques
- Familiarity with safety management systems
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to influence safety culture across diverse teams
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Operational Skills
- Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
- Strong organizational and reporting skills
- Proficiency in safety data systems and reporting tools
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Tertiary education in Business Administration or Management Studies or Human Resources.
- Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in preparing suitable training programs for EHSS,QA and other employees as needed
- Possess good presentation skills to conduct training and presentation
- OHS/ ISO 45000 knowledge would be an asset
- Sound knowledge of computer applications.
- Ability to interview and counsel employees, particularly in regard to health and wellness issues and practices
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