Manufacturing and Safety Trainer

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for departmental new hires, overseeing onboarding and role-specific training.
• LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out) Trained. Trains and issues lock for LOTO when needed for new and existing employees and reports any violations.
• Observes, complies with, and enforces all corporate, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Delivers training, coaching, and reinforcement practices that drive measurable improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Collaborates closely with assigned Operations teams to implement and uphold Training & Development and Safety programs that support departmental and corporate objectives.
• Provides consistent feedback to Training & Development and Safety leadership, as well as department supervisors, regarding employee progress and performance.
• Maintains a coach/mentor mindset with both new and existing employees, fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Conducts regular inspections, assessments, and/or observations related to both safety and training effectiveness (Behavioral/kettles audits, Eyewash & Area Inspections, Safety Observations, PPE Cabinets, and any other assigned).
• Actively participates in all safety initiatives and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifies recurring workplace health and safety concerns, recommends actionable solutions, and/or submits Maintenance Workorders.
• Responsible for completing basic injury reports when needed.
• Performs additional duties requiring similar skills and working conditions as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (verbal and written).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Prowen time management abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, behavior-based safety culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or equivalent software.

Education And/or Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent or at least one year’s related experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Training experience and OSHA safety background highly desirable.
• Sense of urgency, ability to respond to critical incidents required.
• Ability to train, coach employees in a fast-paced environment.