Senior Training and Safety Specialist

Johnson Outdoors • Eufaula, AL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world’s most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Come help shape the future growth of Johnson Outdoors and our Fishing brands by playing a key role within the Safety department. Located at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the shores of beautiful Lake Eufaula, Alabama, the Senior Training and Safety Specialist develops, implements and evaluates training programs and safety initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe capable workforce. Partners with leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen employee capability, and support operational performance through effective training and safety strategies.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, training or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 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 and abilities to effectively provide direction, guidance and motivation to project teams and provide 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 to implementation and evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding 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 (EHS) frameworks, including ISO 14001 and ergonomic assessment tools (REBA, RULA).
• Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to communicate with all levels of employees and leaders cross functionally. Ability to organize and present complex technical and project management overviews.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 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

• Designs and delivers training programs including curriculum, instructional design and content/materials (procedures, guides, visual and interactive tools) to support workforce capability, in partnership with subject matter experts.
• Designs assessment tools and evaluates training effectiveness and curriculum using established methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Leads the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of safety programs and training.
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Advises management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Conducts audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifies hazards and drives corrective actions.
• Investigates incidents, near misses, and environmental events using root cause analysis. Provides corrective and preventive recommendations and documents findings.
• Develops and implements preventive strategies, and communicates lessons learned.
• Use safety and productivity/performance metrics and trend analysis to identify systemic risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance safety performance and workforce capability.
• Maintains OSHA logs, environmental records, and regulatory documentation.
• Prepares and presents detailed performance reports for training initiatives, compliance, safety performance and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• additional earning potential through participation in the cash profit sharing program
• eligibility for annual pay increases
• generous Paid Time Off
• holiday benefits
• full benefits package
• broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans
• performance development and training opportunities
• tuition assistance program
• collaborative and casual work environment
• fun company events
• great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products
• 401(k) with company match
• deferred retirement contributions
• Sons & Daughters Scholarship program
• college savings program
• life and LTD insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior