Sr. Trainer, PIT and Risk

Coke Florida Careers•Tampa, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Coke Florida is searching for a Sr. Trainer, PIT and Risk to work out of Hollywood, Orlando, Jacksonville and our Tampa HQ office. This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert (SME) for PIT operations, operator competency, regulatory compliance, and operational risk mitigation across manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution environments. Working within an established enterprise framework, this role is accountable for implementing, governing, and continuously improving PIT safety and certification processes throughout an assigned region. The Senior Trainer will ensure the consistent application of enterprise standards while partnering with operational leaders to reduce injuries, prevent equipment and property damage, improve operator performance, and strengthen Coke Florida's safety culture. As a Senior Trainer, you will be responsible for one of Coke Florida's four regions (North, Central, West, or South), serving as the regional owner of the enterprise PIT program and ensuring all facilities execute training, certification, recertification, auditing, and compliance requirements consistently and effectively. You will partner closely with the Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) team, Risk Management, Human Resources, Operations, and site leadership teams to deploy enterprise-wide PIT safety standards, certification requirements, operating procedures, and risk-reduction initiatives. This role will provide regional oversight, coaching, auditing, and performance management to ensure alignment with enterprise expectations and drive continuous improvement in PIT safety performance across all assigned facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Risk Management, Industrial Engineering, Education or related field required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with material handling equipment
5+ years of training in classroom and 1v1 environment
Experience supporting multi-site operations in manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments
Proven experience developing training programs, leading incident investigations and root cause analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication to include: Proven strategic storytelling experience, Ability to influence without authority, Ability to make connections to audience at any level when speaking/presenting
Previous experience driving measurable safety improvements
Advanced knowledge of: OSHA 29, PIT operation certification process, Risk assessment methodologies, Incident investigation techniques
Previous experience using a Learning Management System (LMS), Incident reporting platforms, and Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting tools
Previous experience developing and evaluating curriculum, competency assessments and standard operating procedures
Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
OSHA Authorized outreach Trainer
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
Certified instructional trainer
PIT Master Trainer Certification
Knowledge of adult learning theories
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
OSHA Certification

Responsibilities

Execute and govern Coke Florida's enterprise-wide Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety and certification program throughout an assigned region.
Partner with fellow Senior Trainers, EHSS, and operational leaders to develop and maintain enterprise PIT standards, certification requirements, operating procedures, audit protocols, and best practices.
Ensure consistent implementation and compliance with enterprise PIT safety requirements across all facilities within the assigned region.
Establish and maintain comprehensive operator qualification, certification, recertification, and competency validation processes.
Conduct facility assessments, operational audits, and field observations to evaluate compliance, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
Assist in the investigation of PIT-related incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and property damage events using root cause analysis methodologies.
Assist with the creation of corrective action plans to improve operational performance and reduce future risk exposure.
Create governance processes and reporting mechanisms that drive accountability, consistency, and sustainable program execution.
Develop annual regional objectives, improvement strategies, and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with enterprise safety goals.
Develop and maintain key metrics related to: PIT incidents, Near misses, Operator compliance, Certification completion and documentation, Equipment damage, Property damage, Training effectiveness.
Develop regional scorecards, trend analyses, and performance reports that provide visibility into PIT safety performance, compliance, and risk-reduction opportunities.
Serve as the regional PIT safety SME and trusted advisor for facility leadership teams.
Conduct operator observations, and coaching sessions to reinforce safe operating practices and validate operator competency.
Educate managers and supervisors on PIT safety expectations, accountability measures, corrective actions, and risk mitigation strategies.
Facilitate leadership training, safety workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on PIT safety excellence.
Support and promote existing recognition and reinforcement programs that encourage positive operational and safety behaviors.
Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness, operator engagement, and operational safety performance across the region.
Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, company standards, and recordkeeping requirements related to PIT training and certification.