Safety and Training Specialist - Winchester, KY

About the role

The Safety Training Specialist will play a key role in fostering a safe, world-class Distribution environment through education, monitoring, and compliance efforts. The position involves assisting the development, coordination, and implementation of safety and training programs to ensure the health and safety of all employees in accordance with company policies, OSHA standards, and relevant industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the safety program requirements to DC leadership across multiple assigned sites
• Maintains awareness of 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, evaluates safety performance, and identifies opportunities to strengthen the program and practices at each location
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in compliance, safety, training, or related field preferred or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to flex between shifts to support training initiatives
• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Some travel may be required, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed
• Walking and working on your feet is required
• Sitting for long periods at the desk is required
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Benefits

• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities