Description Bring Your HR and Workplace Safety Experience to a Growing Marine Manufacturing Operation!
Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking an experienced, organized, and hands-on Human Resources & Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support our growing boat manufacturing operation in Chocowinity, North Carolina. This position combines daily Human Resources administration with workplace safety, regulatory compliance, employee training, incident documentation, and EHS program coordination in an active manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Human Resources Generalist and plant leadership, the HR & EHS Coordinator will help manage employee onboarding, recruiting, attendance, personnel records, HR transactions, workers' compensation, OSHA recordkeeping, safety inspections, incident investigations, and required employee training.
This is not an entry-level HR position. We're looking for someone who brings previous hands-on Human Resources experience, understands the demands of a manufacturing environment, and is comfortable supporting established safety and compliance programs.
The ideal candidate has experience working directly with production employees and supervisors, addressing routine employee concerns, maintaining accurate HR and safety documentation, and identifying potential workplace hazards before they result in injuries or operational disruptions.
Previous experience in manufacturing Human Resources and EHS is strongly preferred, particularly within marine, automotive, RV, industrial, or other production environments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Human Resources Administration & Employee Support
- Support the Human Resources Generalist with daily HR operations and employee administration at the manufacturing facility.
- Serve as an accessible, professional point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding routine HR questions, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate employee onboarding, new-hire orientation, personnel documentation, and HR transactions.
- Support recruiting activities for hourly production employees, skilled manufacturing personnel, and salaried positions.
- Coordinate interviews, pre-employment screening requirements, background checks, drug screening, and new-hire documentation.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS information.
- Process and coordinate employee status changes, attendance documentation, payroll-related inputs, and other HR transactions.
- Assist with employee relations matters, including initial fact gathering, documentation, follow-up, and appropriate escalation.
- Support attendance tracking, employee communication, and policy administration.
- Assist employees with benefits questions, leave documentation, and other routine HR needs.
- Coordinate workers' compensation documentation, injury follow-up, and return-to-work activities.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling employee records, medical documentation, and sensitive personnel matters.
- Maintain a regular presence throughout the manufacturing facility and build positive working relationships with production employees and supervisors.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Administration
- Support the administration and ongoing improvement of facility Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
- Conduct routine manufacturing-floor safety inspections, observations, and workplace assessments.
- Identify potential safety hazards, unsafe work practices, and areas requiring corrective action.
- Assist with job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and workplace safety evaluations.
- Coordinate corrective actions with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and plant leadership.
- Track outstanding safety concerns and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Support incident response, initial reporting, investigation documentation, and corrective-action tracking.
- Assist with investigating workplace injuries, near misses, equipment-related incidents, and other safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate injury and illness documentation and support required OSHA recordkeeping.
- Prepare and maintain OSHA 300, 301, and 300A records as directed.
- Assist with workers' compensation claims, injury documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
- Maintain organized environmental, health, safety, and compliance records.
- Immediately escalate serious incidents, imminent hazards, and regulatory concerns to appropriate leadership.
- Exercise authority to stop or pause work when an imminent safety hazard is identified and immediately notify plant leadership.
Safety Training & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate, deliver, document, and track required workplace safety training.
- Conduct or assist with new-hire safety orientation and manufacturing safety onboarding.
- Support training programs involving Hazard Communication, personal protective equipment, emergency response, forklift safety, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and other facility-specific requirements.
- Monitor required training completion and coordinate refresher training when necessary.
- Maintain accurate employee training records, certifications, and safety documentation.
- Assist with maintaining chemical inventories, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and proper chemical labeling.
- Support hazardous-waste handling procedures, environmental documentation, and contractor safety requirements.
- Assist with workplace inspections, internal safety audits, emergency drills, and safety committee meetings.
- Support industrial hygiene activities and workplace exposure documentation as assigned.
- Help prepare records and supporting materials for internal audits, regulatory reviews, and agency inspections.
- Work with supervisors and department leaders to reinforce safe work practices and compliance expectations.
- Stay informed of applicable workplace safety requirements and communicate potential compliance concerns to HR and plant leadership.
Employee Relations & Manufacturing Floor Support
- Maintain regular communication with hourly employees, production supervisors, and manufacturing leadership.
- Provide professional support for routine employee concerns, attendance matters, and workplace questions.
- Assist with documenting employee relations matters and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
- Support consistent communication of company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
- Help identify recurring employee concerns, attendance trends, safety issues, and operational challenges.
- Coordinate with supervisors to address routine HR and safety concerns in a timely manner.
- Support employee engagement activities, communications, training initiatives, and company events.
- Assist with workforce coordination across production departments and shifts as business needs require.
- Promote a positive, professional, respectful, and safety-focused workplace environment.
- Independently evaluate routine HR and EHS concerns and recommend appropriate next steps to the HR Generalist or plant leadership.
Reporting, Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate Human Resources, safety, training, incident, and workers' compensation records.
- Prepare and update HR and EHS reports, spreadsheets, trackers, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with monitoring employee attendance, onboarding activity, training completion, and safety performance.
- Track open corrective actions, outstanding documentation, and required follow-up activities.
- Help identify trends involving workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, attendance, and employee concerns.
- Support OSHA recordkeeping and other applicable regulatory documentation requirements.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records in accordance with company policies and applicable retention requirements.
- Provide accurate information and administrative updates to the HR Generalist and plant leadership.
- Assist with continuous-improvement initiatives involving employee processes, safety programs, and administrative efficiency.
- Support additional Human Resources and EHS responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional Human Resources experience, including hands-on employee administration, onboarding, HR documentation, and employee support.
- Previous Human Resources experience in a manufacturing, industrial, production, warehouse, or similarly operational environment.
- Direct experience supporting workplace safety or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including safety training, inspections, incident documentation, or regulatory recordkeeping.
- Working knowledge of OSHA workplace safety requirements and general manufacturing safety practices.
- Experience assisting with workplace incident reporting, injury documentation, or workers' compensation administration.
- Experience maintaining confidential personnel records and accurate HR documentation.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems, employee status changes, attendance tracking, and HR transactions.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, and management.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail when maintaining HR, safety, and compliance records.
- Ability to identify workplace concerns, document findings, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
- Sound judgment and ability to recognize matters requiring escalation to HR or plant leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately.
- Comfortable spending significant time on an active manufacturing floor.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR and Operations leadership.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Chocowinity, North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) or more years of combined Human Resources and workplace safety experience.
- Previous experience in boat manufacturing, marine, automotive, RV, fiberglass/composites, or industrial manufacturing.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
- Experience supporting OSHA recordkeeping, including OSHA Forms 300, 301, and 300A.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.
- Familiarity with Hazard Communication, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, respiratory protection, and PPE programs.
- Experience coordinating workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
- Experience supporting employee relations, attendance administration, and manufacturing workforce needs.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance documentation, hazardous-waste practices, or industrial hygiene.
- Experience using Paylocity, ADP, or similar HRIS and payroll systems.
- OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification.
- Occupational safety training or certifications relevant to manufacturing operations.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who already understands how Human Resources and workplace safety function in a busy manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working directly with production employees, supporting supervisors, maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating safety training, and recognizing HR or EHS issues that require attention.
This individual should be:
- An experienced HR professional with practical manufacturing or industrial experience.
- Knowledgeable about workplace safety procedures and OSHA compliance expectations.
- Comfortable conducting production-floor safety observations and following up on hazards.
- Experienced with onboarding, personnel documentation, attendance, and routine HR administration.
- Familiar with incident reporting, workers' compensation, and safety recordkeeping.
- Organized and capable of independently managing multiple administrative and compliance responsibilities.
- Approachable and comfortable building relationships with employees at all levels.
- Confident communicating with production supervisors and plant leadership.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive about identifying and resolving issues.
- Someone who understands the importance of employee support, workplace safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Full-time, on-site position in Chocowinity, North Carolina.
- Work is performed in both office and active manufacturing environments.
- Regular presence on the production floor is required.
- Exposure to manufacturing noise, machinery, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures may occur.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Ability to conduct workplace observations and inspections across production departments.
- Ability to work at a computer and maintain detailed electronic records.
- Must follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment when entering designated areas.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Why Join Boater's World Manufacturing Group?
Boater's World Manufacturing Group is growing its marine manufacturing operations in Eastern North Carolina, supporting the production of NauticStar boats.
As our Human Resources & EHS Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting the employees, supervisors, and workplace safety programs that keep our manufacturing operation running effectively.
This position offers the opportunity to apply your existing HR and safety experience while working closely with the HR Generalist and manufacturing leadership to strengthen employee processes, workplace compliance, and safety practices.
You'll have regular interaction with production employees and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both employee experience and workplace safety.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee discounts.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Apply Today If you have hands-on Human Resources experience, a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, and practical experience supporting workplace safety and compliance programs, we'd like to hear from you!
Apply today to join Boater's World Manufacturing Group as our next Human Resources & EHS Coordinator in Chocowinity, North Carolina!
Equal Employment Opportunity Boater's World Manufacturing Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.