People Operations & Safety Coordinator
Astrolab
People & HR, Operations
hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
The People Operations and Safety Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring a safe and efficient workspace, managing training programs, and supporting operational excellence across our team and facility.
The People Operations and Safety Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring a safe and efficient workspace, managing training programs, and supporting operational excellence across our team and facility.
- Department
- People Operations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $65,000 - $130,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Andrew VanCamp
What you'll do:
- Develop, implement, and maintain structured safety and training programs tailored to aerospace manufacturing needs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards
- Create and update safety and operational training materials, emphasizing manufacturing processes, tool usage, and emergency preparedness
- Manage administrative tasks, including tracking training completion, scheduling sessions, and generating performance reports to ensure program effectiveness
- Facilitate hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing tools, equipment, and procedures, working closely with production and engineering teams
- Conduct safety inspections, incident investigations, and compliance reviews to maintain a safe and efficient workspace
- Collaborate with People Operations and team leads to streamline onboarding, offload administrative tasks, and support cross-departmental initiatives
- Provide regular updates on safety metrics and training program improvements to ensure continuous compliance and operational excellence
What you'll bring:
- 2+ years of experience in safety, training, or a related field in a manufacturing/hardware environment
- Bachelor's in business, HR, Safety, or a related field preferred
- Exposure to OSHA standards, manufacturing safety protocols, and best practices for hardware and tool-related operations
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with safety reporting tools
Benefits and Perks
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
