Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and drives continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. About You In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Paris. It starts with YOU. The role will support the BCC departments, reporting to the Paris Safety Manager. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am -3:00 pm, with flexibility in schedule required. Overtime may be required but not guaranteed. In this position, you will * Lead department in safety standards and safety problem solving compliance. * Lead department safety team, and RANGERS PBS Team. * Be responsible for department safety communications. * Participate in accident investigations and coordination of follow-up activities. Initiate improvements and awareness activities which affect department safety performance. * Participate in the plant Environmental Health and Safety Steering team and Emergency Response Team. * Provide leadership in department physical condition audits, department housekeeping improvements, and assurance of accurate records and analysis of department safety reporting information. * Represent department in Plant design reviews and Safety Management of Change. Provides Voice of Customer feedback to Engineering designs related to department safety concerns. * Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding safety, maintain certifications as required. Ability to implement new knowledge and teach others. * Share best practices / common approaches across the plant. * Plan/facilitate various safety training sessions for the department (weekly/ monthly / quarterly safety training). * Provide safety behavioral and systems training for new hires and transfers. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: * Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States. * Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate. * Bachelor’s degree in a Safety related field and/or a CSP Certification (certified safety professional). * Minimum of two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. * 1+ years of continuous work experience. * Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening * Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) * Demonstrated history of involvement in safety activities and safety leadership. * Demonstrated track record of coaching and leading a team to a common goal. * Possess good communication skills (written and oral) for informal and formal documents and presentations for all levels of the organization. * Possess excellent interpersonal / leadership skills. * Possess basic computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software/systems, such as Electronic Total Quality System, Management of Change (skills improvement training will be provided as required). * Ability to organize and execute compliance activities – (examples: lock out audits, chemical inventories, Safety Data Sheets reviews, Machinery Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures). * Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills and subject matter, quickly and effectively. * Collaborative: a unifying force among work force. * Visionary: clear understanding of role and potential contributions to facility safety. * Decisive: confront issues, take action, and correct problems, independent decision making. * Initiative: self-starter with respect to identifying and addressing safety issues. * Must be able to meet deadlines. * Must be able to travel. The following will apply for Internal K-C Applicants: * Must currently be in (or have completed), a Level 4 or higher KC leadership assignment (i.e. PO, Shift Specialist, Process Specialist, Safety Ops, etc.) within the last 5 years or bachelor’s degree in a Safety related field and/or a CSP Certification (certified safety professional). * Must have KC Operations experience or a minimum of two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. * Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan * No Documented Discipline (Level 1) or above for Safety infractions within the year prior expiration date of the posting. An employee’s receipt of a Documented Discipline (KC-80 Level 1) or above for a Safety infraction at any time from the posting expiration date to the date the employee actually transitions into the new role, will deem the employee ineligible for the position * No Written Warning (KC-80 Level 2) or above within the year prior to the expiration date of the posting. An employee’s receipt of a Written Warning (KC-80 Level 2) or above at any time from the posting expiration date to the date the employee actually transitions into the new role, will deem the employee ineligible for the promotion. Testing Requirements: MS Excel / Proficiency Level Basic / Minimum Score 50% MS Word / Proficiency Level Basic / Minimum Score 50%= MS PowerPoint / Proficiency Level Basic Minimum Score 50% Computer testing must be completed no later than 2:00 pm May 19, 2026. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that all testing requirements are fulfilled. If the HR department does not have test scores on file for you by above listed time, you will be excluded from consideration for the position. Please notify the HR department if you have scores on file for the required tests that you would like to use. If you do not yet have test scores on file, please contact the HR department to take the required tests by the deadline stated above. If you fail to complete and pass any of the required tests by the deadline, you will no longer be an eligible applicant for the posted position. Internal Selection Process Overview Interview (34% overall weighting). Must obtain a score of 3.0 or better Performance Review (33% overall weighting) Seniority (33% overall weighting) In addition to the items above, the selection process will include evaluation of the selection components, as well as overall job fit that includes performance reviews, team leader feedback, experience, etc. The selected team members will have met the eligibility requirements listed above and will have successfully completed the selection process. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you. Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply Starting Hourly Wage: $35.07USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Onsite Primary Location Paris Plant Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time