Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Posted: March 10, 2026

Byron Center, MI

• Full-Time

 

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and mill work industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 30 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com

Position Summary:

NWH is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry serving furniture, cabinet, and molding and millwork segments worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. We have an immediate opening for a full time Safety Coordinator servicing 3 manufacturing sites in Bryron Center, MI, Hamilton, MI, and Elkhart, IN. Candidate must live close to Byron Center, MI.

Safety Coordinator’s Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Completes and complies with Federal, state, and local environmental testing.
• Assists in employees’ training safety procedures as needed.
• Inspects working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with safety guidelines.
• Works directly with manufacturing employees to ensure safety programs are implemented and followed.
• Participate in relevant site meetings and toolbox talks.
• Suggests revisions to production methods (JSA) and employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes.
• Participates with local level safety committees.
• Maintains EHS reporting (Radar, Near-miss, Spills, etc.).
• Maintains critical task logs (lock-out, tag outs, SDS sheets, Airborne Pathogens, etc.
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident.
• Manages employee discomforts, workplace injuries, and processes workers compensation documentation.
• Works with legal department to address any health and safety-related lawsuits.
• Manages workplace noise level compliance and Audio testing.
• Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel.
• Understand EPA requirements and testing pertaining to air and water quality at each site. Support all required environmental permitting at sites in region.
• Manage NWH’s contractor safety program onsite
• Create and manage annual site training plans
• Ensure trainings in fall protection, LOTO, and other site-specific trainings are up to date
• Support safety portion of new hire orientations.
• Timely travel between three manufacturing sites in Michigan and Elkhart, IN
• Other tasks and assignments as requested

Safety Coordinator’s Basic Qualifications:

• Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols.
• Minimum 3-5 years as a Safety Coordinator in Manufacturing
• 2 years or a 4-year degree in Health, Safety and Environmental discipline preferred
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of state and federal safety guidelines for the workplace.
• Possesses knowledge of legal repercussions of workplace accidents.
• Can read and interpret federal OHSA documents.
• Proficient in excel and Microsoft tools
• Able to spend at least 25% of time on manufacturing floor. Able to walk up and down stairs and carry up to 20lbs.

Safety Coordinator’s Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products.
• Possesses strong leadership skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills.
• Possesses solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Works well with a team.
• Possesses strong writing skills.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency.

Travel:

• Travel up to 10%. Timely travel between three manufacturing sites in Byron Center, MI, Hamilton, MI and Elkhart, IN.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.