SENIOR TRAINING & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary training contact for site leadership, employees, contractors, and new site launches
• Develop, implement, and maintain site training and qualification programs across operations, safety, and development
• Lead incident investigations, driving action plans and tracking resolution to strengthen safety and training outcomes
• Create and enforce job task aids, ensuring consistent execution and daily adherence across teams
• Lead competency walkthroughs, inspections, and daily floor presence to reinforce standards and performance
• Own training documentation, procedures, and qualification programs — setting clear objectives and direction
• Deliver and support safety training, safe equipment operation, and ergonomic improvement initiatives
• Partner across the business to drive training engagement, support technical teams, and champion continuous improvement efforts (including 5S and network participation)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Industrial Hygiene, ANSI, NFPA, and DOT standards, with the ability to apply them in practice
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and safety/auditing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across employees, contractors, and external partners
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivating teams and delivering performance feedback
• Experience with ISO 9000 and lean manufacturing principles (preferred)