Safety Coordinator

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

Salaried grade 9
$83,800 - $96,100 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Other hours as needed to fit business needs (three-shift operation).

On-site

Location

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join our Plant Safety team. This position leads the development and execution of plant safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a strong safety culture. Oversees audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and safety data analysis, while managing safety staff and coordinating emergency response efforts.

• Lead and continuously improve plant safety programs, policies, and management systems, ensuring alignment with company values and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA)
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses; implement corrective and preventive measures
• Manage safety compliance efforts, including regulatory inspections, emergency response planning and safety documentation readiness
• Develop and deliver training for employees, contractors, and visitors; foster a culture of safety through engagement, coaching, and hands-on leadership
• Analyze safety data and trends; prepare reports for leadership to drive strategic improvements and performance tracking
• Provide expert consultation on safety aspects of equipment, processes, and engineering projects
• Oversee safety personnel, assign responsibilities, and provide guidance and performance feedback
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Corporate Safety, Risk Management, and Employee Health Services to support workers' comp reviews and injury case management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing safety role
• Experience in Safety Compliance and Regulation (OSHA, NFPA, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or similar credential
• Experience managing or leading a safety team in a food production environment
• Working knowledge of behavioral-based safety programs and leading cultural safety initiatives
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on equipment or facility design from a safety perspective
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience leading training across diverse groups
• Knowledge of workers' compensation programs and return-to-work processes

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer