Authorized Compliance Trainer

Shaw Industries • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

Shaw Industries is hiring an Authorized Compliance Trainer to provide classroom and on-the-job training for SAFE programs. The trainer serves as a subject matter expert and resource for authorized associates and maintains training records and documentation for audits, including OSHA, EPA, and EPD requirements. The role supports plants 2, 4, 80, YW, and Shaw Chem, and reports to the EHS Manager.

The trainer delivers and coordinates authorized compliance training, ensures associates complete training on time, supports on-the-job trainers and auditors, and provides Job Instruction, practice, and assessment. The position also helps develop procedures, audits machine-specific trainers, supports continuous improvement, and assists with new-hire orientation and other training programs as directed by the EHS Manager. The role requires flexible hours based on production schedules and travel for training and certification maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and oral.
• Excellent communication skills, including group and individual presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) or Google Apps (Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on production schedules.
• Ability to travel for training and certification maintenance.
• Two years of on-the-job training experience.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-hour training certification.
• NFPA 70E Qualified.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Previous training experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Leadership competencies: manage work, build customer satisfaction, adapt and change, and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Present delegated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training in an engaging manner that ensures participants understand the required content.
• Ensure appropriate associates complete training on time and that training is documented according to plant, corporate, and regulatory policies.
• Provide training support to on-the-job trainers, auditors, and authorized associates.
• Provide Job Instruction, practice, and assessment in accordance with authorized training requirements.
• Maintain certifications to teach Arc Flash NFPA 70E, Fall Protection, and Hoisting and Rigging.
• Serve as the primary trainer for authorized compliance training, including Arc Flash, Confined Space, Hot Work, Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Protection, Hoisting and Rigging, and Powered Industrial Truck.
• Coordinate and maintain authorized and compliance training and documentation according to Risk Management requirements.
• Coordinate and lead authorized training for new hires, job moves, cross-training, and annual required training.
• Coordinate and lead quarterly SAFE Program Training (SAFETY Skills).
• Assist in developing procedures such as LOTO, Hoisting and Rigging, and Fall Protection procedures.
• Train and audit machine-specific trainers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through feedback, refresher sessions, and coaching.
• Assist with or support plant-level New Hire Orientation and other training programs as directed by the EHS Manager, including initial authorized training.
• Promote plant performance through continuous improvement, building trusting relationships, and assisting the plant leadership group with activities and events.
• Perform administrative duties and other requested projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED