Safety and Compliance Coordinator

Waukesha Co, WI
Full Time
Mid Level

Summary

The Safety and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for leading and administering all safety and compliance initiatives across the organization. This role ensures a safe working environment, regulatory adherence, and alignment with customer, vendor, and material safety requirements. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position serves as the central point of accountability for occupational safety, regulatory compliance, and external compliance obligations. The individual will also assist in all training across the facility, making sure proper safety protocols are in place .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Safety Management

· Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures.

· Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

· Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; track and drive corrective actions.

· Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and reporting for injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

· Coordinate safety training programs, including onboarding, recurring training, and specialized safety instruction.

· Maintain required safety documentation, records, and certifications.

· Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance Management (Customer, Vendor, and Regulatory)

· Own and manage all organizational compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.

· Coordinate and respond to customer compliance requirements, audits, certifications, and documentation requests.

· Manage vendor compliance programs, including qualification, documentation, and ongoing monitoring.

· Ensure compliance with material safety requirements, including SDS management, labeling, handling, storage, and transportation.

· Compliance includes the following (Reach, PFAS, USMCA, ANSI

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must have a high attention to detail and produces accurate work

· Experience in Microsoft Office required

· Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety management systems.

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 3+ years of experience in safety, compliance, EHS, quality, or a related role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Activities are performed on a routine basis using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as glasses, shoes, and earplugs.

Activity0-24% Occasionally25-49% Sometimes50-74%  Regularly75-100% Frequently
SeeingX
HearingX
SittingX
Standing, walking, or mobility for long periods of timeX
Climbing, stooping or kneelingX
Lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 20 pounds without assistanceX
Lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 pounds without assistanceX
Fingering, grasping, feeling, typingX
Other: 


 



Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Work Environment

Normal office and factory environment. Slight exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and oils is present.

We are great people that make a great product! At Tanis Brush, we design and manufacture various industrial and utility brushes that help other businesses thrive. Our brushes are used for cleaning, sorting, painting, finishing and protecting equipment, machinery, parts and many other applications. Since 1987, Tanis has been known for our vast selection of brush products, resourceful specialty design, engineering capabilities, and exceptional customer service.

Tanis Brush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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