Safety & Training Coordinator

Gordon Aluminum Industries INC•Schofield, WI

7d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Aluminum is seeking an organized, proactive Safety & Training Coordinator to support workplace safety and coordinate employee training throughout its manufacturing operations. The coordinator works closely with Operations, Human Resources, supervisors, and department trainers to organize safety activities, keep training on track, and maintain accurate records. The role includes office responsibilities and regular time on the manufacturing floor, and requires coordinating activities across shifts as needed. Department trainers and supervisors provide hands-on production-floor instruction; this position coordinates training and ensures completion.

Requirements

Experience in safety coordination, employee training coordination, or a related role.
Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and OSHA requirements.
Experience using Vector and Paylocity systems.
Strong organization, documentation, and follow-up skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, and managers across departments and shifts.
Confidence identifying concerns, asking questions, and holding others accountable for completing assigned tasks.
Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
Ability to follow plant safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred.
A degree or certificate in occupational safety, human resources, training, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day safety activities and maintain safety records, inspection documentation, corrective-action tracking, OSHA logs, and other safety KPIs.
Conduct routine safety walkthroughs, identify concerns, and work with department leaders to resolve them.
Support safety meetings, employee communications, and safety improvement initiatives.
Follow up with supervisors and managers to ensure identified safety concerns are addressed and maintain required safety documentation and track deadlines.
Coordinate safety, onboarding, and job-specific training with HR, supervisors, and department trainers.
Schedule training and communicate requirements and deadlines.
Maintain training records, checklists, certification information, completion reports, and organized training materials and processes.
Track overdue or incomplete training and follow up with the responsible department.
Ensure department trainers and supervisors document hands-on training and competency verification.
Conduct initial workplace injury and incident investigations; gather employee and witness statements, photos, and other relevant documentation.
Enter initial incident and workers’ compensation reports accurately and promptly, and provide the HR Manager with a complete initial investigation and reporting packet for ongoing claim management and completion.
Respond to additional questions and complete follow-up activities as requested by HR.
Work with Operations to track corrective actions resulting from investigations.
Handle employee and incident information confidentially.