Safety and Training Coordinator

Emerson•Ash Flat, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive safety, health, and employee training programs that support a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role partners closely with leaders and employees across the facility to strengthen a culture of safety, continuous learning, operational excellence, and accountability. The Safety & Training Coordinator oversees safety initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, employee training systems, workforce development programs, and training records to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Education, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation practices, hazard recognition, risk assessment methods, and safety compliance requirements.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of experience in safety, training, manufacturing operations, or a related field preferred.
Experience developing, implementing, and administering training programs within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain safety, health, and training programs, policies, and procedures that support compliance, employee development, and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through audits, inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action management.
Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, emergency preparedness activities, safety awareness programs, industrial hygiene initiatives, and workers’ compensation support efforts.
Design, coordinate, and continuously improve onboarding, new hire, qualification, compliance, technical, and recurring training programs across manufacturing and support functions.
Maintain training records, competency assessments, training matrices, learning systems, and documentation to support workforce capability and regulatory requirements.
Partner with leaders, trainers, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, develop training materials, enhance employee development opportunities, and support succession planning efforts.
Monitor safety and training performance metrics, conduct audits, generate reports, present findings to leadership, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 6S, and process improvement projects.