Safety and Training Specialist, Winchester, KY

About the position

The Safety Training Specialist will play a key role in fostering a safe, world-class Distribution environment through education, monitoring, and compliance efforts. The Safety and Training Specialist will be responsible for 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
  • Monitor, interpret, and assess existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policies, and industry practices; determine operational and business impacts; and develop, integrate, communicate, and execute strategies to manage EHS outcomes effectively.
  • Coordinates with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Director of Talent Development
  • Act as the subject matter expert for safety and training processes and programs at assigned DC locations
  • Provides training and direction to DC team members
  • Facilitates new hire orientation and tracks new hire training through their probationary period
  • Assists with the development of 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
  • Develop corrective action plans with DC leadership and monitor performance
  • Participate in regular touchpoints with DC leaders to identify challenges and opportunities
  • Facilitate incident investigation and resolution
  • Participates as needed in communications with safety and regulatory agencies
  • Use Risk Management Information Systems to track and measure safety performance
  • Support investigations for human/asset protection/claims
  • Communicate with all DC Team Members regarding monthly safety trainings and ensure completion each month
  • Assess training needs of all DC Team Members and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
  • Perform other job duties as required.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in EHS or Training
  • Ability to flex between shifts to support training initiatives
  • 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 are required to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in compliance, safety, training, or related field preferred or amount of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Experience with training on Powered Industrial Truck (Pallet Jack and Stand up Forklift) (preferred)
  • Ability to review, edit, or develop SOPs, Training material, or Policies preferred.

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
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