Training Specialist – Safety & L&D

Viaflex, Inc.•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Designs, delivers, and maintains safety training (approximately 75%) and learning and development/HR training (approximately 25%) for Viaflex and CLI locations. Delivers training in person and virtually, reinforces safe work practices on the production floor, and leads sensitive conversations with team members and leaders to support a safe, compliant, and respectful workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, education, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in safety, training, or EHS, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Confident, engaging presenter able to train groups and individuals in person and virtually.
Ability to design adult learning content and build effective training materials.
Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential conversations with tact and discretion.
Willingness to address safety concerns directly and hold others accountable.
Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Train-the-trainer certifications (e.g., forklift) are helpful.
LMS experience helpful.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and updates safety training materials, including presentations, job aids, assessments, and hands-on demonstrations.
Delivers new hire safety orientation and recurring safety training, such as lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, powered industrial trucks, and emergency preparedness, in person and virtually.
Conducts floor observations and safety walks; coaches team members on safe work practices and addresses unsafe behaviors and safety rule violations directly and consistently.
Partners with the Sr. Safety Manager on incident investigations, root cause findings, and the training actions that follow.
Maintains accurate training records, certifications, and competency documentation in accordance with Viaflex procedures, OSHA requirements, and ISO standards.
Tracks training completion and compliance across locations; follows up with supervisors on overdue or required training.
Supports safety committees, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develops and delivers supervisor and team member training on topics such as progressive discipline, reasonable accommodation, harassment, and company policies.
Supports new hire orientation and onboarding programs in partnership with the Learning & Development Partner.
Evaluates training effectiveness through feedback and assessments and recommends program improvements.
Travels between Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Madison locations to deliver training; coordinates virtual sessions for remote audiences when necessary.
Maintains a clean and safe work area; follows established safety and ergonomic standards.
Demonstrates the Viaflex Team Member Values in daily actions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.