Senior Training and Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Training and Safety Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates training programs and safety initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain a safe, capable workforce. The role partners with leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen employee capability, and support operational performance through effective training and safety strategies. The position is located at Johnson Outdoors’ manufacturing facility on the shores of Lake Eufaula, Alabama. The specialist designs and delivers training programs, including curriculum, instructional design, and training materials, in partnership with subject matter experts. The role leads the development and continuous improvement of safety programs and training, supports regulatory compliance, evaluates training effectiveness, and uses safety and performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. It also maintains regulatory records and reports on training, compliance, and safety performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, training, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in training/instructional design, project implementation, and safety program facilitation.
- Advanced proficiency in instructional design principles, learning theories, and blended learning strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including providing direction, guidance, and motivation to project teams and delivering training.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess safety issues.
- Understanding of data analytics for training effectiveness and safety performance metrics.
- Proven project management experience from concept development through implementation and evaluation.
- Advanced knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory compliance standards, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements.
- 30 hours of OSHA general industry training.
- Advanced knowledge of environmental health and safety frameworks, including ISO 14001, and ergonomic assessment tools such as REBA and RULA.
- Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for communicating with employees and leaders at all levels and across functions.
- Ability to organize and present complex technical and project management overviews.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to use Adobe Premiere Pro, MS-Project, and MiniTab, or learn software easily.
- Primary job functions may involve standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver training programs, curriculum, instructional materials, procedures, guides, and visual and interactive tools in partnership with subject matter experts.
- Design assessment tools and evaluate training effectiveness and curriculum using established methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Lead the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of safety programs and training.
- Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA requirements.
- Advise management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events using root cause analysis; document findings and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and implement preventive strategies and communicate lessons learned.
- Use safety and productivity/performance metrics and trend analysis to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance safety performance and workforce capability.
- Maintain OSHA logs, environmental records, and regulatory documentation.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on training initiatives, compliance, safety performance, and improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with additional earning potential through the cash profit sharing program.
- Eligibility for annual pay increases.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits.
- Full benefits package and employee support, fitness, and wellness plans.
- Performance development and training opportunities, including tuition assistance.
- Collaborative and casual work environment and company events.
- Employee discounts on outdoor recreational products.
- 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions.
- Sons & Daughters Scholarship program and college savings program.
- Life and LTD insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
