Safety Site Coordinator - Advanced Drainage Systems

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves.  For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.  Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. 

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

The Safety Site Coordinator is responsible for supporting company-wide initiatives and programs related to Safety within regional manufacturing operations and providing support to the Plant Manager. This will include mentoring the safety committee chair, conducting safety inspections/audits, assist with development of needed safety training. Will assist with plant projects as requested such as risk reduction program, data collection related to safety and continuous improvement efforts, and incident investigation support. Also assist with administrative organization of safety files and needed compliance. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends, as required. This position reports to the Regional Safety Leader with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

•  Assist in identifying, developing, and delivering safety training and training materials as needed
• Monitor safety related computer-based training
• Assemble and distribute safety related metrics/reports focusing on performance, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Observe and conduct periodic safety audits and behavioral assessments and make recommendations to Plant Manager and region
• Track regional corrective actions associated with safety audits.
• Assure all safety and environmental compliance issues are current
• Primary contact for Environmental, Health & Safety compliance issues
• Assist in incident investigation and follow up
• Mentor plant safety committees and chairperson
• Work with plant leadership to improve understanding and promote ADS safety culture

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong math and computer skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid OSHA & EPA knowledge and understanding
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and with a team
• Builds trusting relationships with team members

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Past safety experience 3- 5 years

Physical Requirements:

• Working in manufacturing environment

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.