Safety and Training Specialist, Austinburg, OH

Responsibilities

• Communicates the safety program requirements to DC leadership across multiple assigned sites
• Maintains, interprets, and assesses existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policies, and industry practices; determines operational and business impacts; and develops, integrates, communicates, and executes strategies to manage EHS outcomes effectively
• Collaborates with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Director of Talent Development as the subject matter expert for safety and training processes and programs at assigned DC locations
• Trains and directs DC team members
• Facilitates new hire orientation and tracks new hire training through their probationary period
• Develops and implements training and programs for new hires and current DC Team Members
• Oversees the execution of the safety program at assigned DC locations
• Conducts regular DC audits to evaluate safety performance at DC locations and identifies opportunities to strengthen the program and practices at each
• Develops and implements corrective action plans with DC leadership and monitors performance
• Participates in regular touchpoints with DC leaders to identify challenges and opportunities
• Facilitates incident investigation and resolution
• Communicates with safety and regulatory agencies as needed
• Uses Risk Management Information Systems to track and measure safety performance
• Supports investigations for human/asset protection/claims
• Communicates with all DC Team Members regarding monthly safety trainings and ensures completion each month
• Assesses training needs of all DC Team Members and arranges for or provides appropriate instruction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in compliance, safety, training, or related field preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of experience in EHS or Training
• Experience with training on Powered Industrial Truck (Pallet Jack and Stand up Forklift) (preferred)
• Familiarity with grocery distribution center operations is helpful
• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• Ability to review, edit, or develop SOPs, Training material, or Policies preferred
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data to communicate trends to management
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment across all organizational levels
• Ability to execute plans and programs that prevent injuries, mitigate loss, and ensure compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong leadership skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management