Trainer & Safety Coordinator (manufacturing; nights & weekends)

METGLAS INC•Myrtle Beach, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Metglas, Inc. is seeking a Trainer & Safety Coordinator for its 24/7 manufacturing plant in Conway, South Carolina. The role provides night-shift and weekend EHS coverage on 12-hour shifts, working 36–40 hours per week, and is present on the plant floor approximately 80% of the time. Safety and fostering an employee safety mindset are the top priorities. The coordinator oversees company training, including new-hire orientation, safety instruction, hands-on job and equipment training, forklift certification and recertification, and other training as needed. The position plans and delivers training, evaluates its effectiveness, maintains training records and facilities, and supports employees and internal subject matter experts. It also conducts safety meetings, plant tours, and accident and incident investigations and reporting. The coordinator reports to the EHS Leader and HR Manager and partners with the management team. The position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR export-control regulations. Candidates must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under the cited regulations and provide proof of that status.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience working in an EHS Safety Department in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to regularly use Outlook email to communicate with employees and work groups.
Ability to create PowerPoint presentations and present them to, and facilitate meetings with, small to large groups.
Ability to complete the full training cycle: assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate.
Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.
Advanced organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.
Strong communication skills and good listening ability.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take on challenges.
Availability to work various shifts as needed, including nights and weekends.
Availability to respond to emergencies under a shared or rotating responsibility.
Must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under the applicable ITAR/EAR regulations and provide proof of status.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-learning platforms.
Must be or be able to become certified as a forklift trainer.

Responsibilities

Provide night-shift and weekend EHS coverage on 12-hour shifts, working 36–40 hours per week.
Remain visible on the plant floor approximately 80% of the time and promote safety among employees.
Observe, correct, and report safety behaviors.
Deliver new-hire orientation and other training classes as needed or requested, including safety, hands-on job, equipment, and miscellaneous training.
Assess organization-wide training needs and identify employee skill or knowledge gaps.
Develop regular and annual employee training plans.
Conduct hands-on departmental training for new and existing employees, temporary individuals, and interns.
Conduct equipment training, including forklift certification and recertification.
Conduct safety meetings and safety huddles.
Deliver training that may include Hot Work and Burning Bar, hands-on fire extinguisher, First Aid/CPR/AED, lab safety, respirator fit, bloodborne pathogens, and Hazwoper refresher training.
Participate in approved online, onsite, or offsite training courses.
Design and develop in-house training programs and research and recommend training methods.
Promote available training and provide employees with session information.
Assess instructional effectiveness and the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs; collect trainee feedback and use it to improve training.
Maintain an updated curriculum database and training records.
Host train-the-trainer sessions for internal subject matter experts.
Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment; prepare and plan training sessions.
Investigate and report plant accidents and incidents, and present findings to management teams.
Conduct plant tours as needed or requested.
Report to the EHS Leader and HR Manager and partner with the management team as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available for emergencies under a shared or rotating responsibility.