Training Specialist – Safety & L&D

Viaflex•Sioux Falls, SD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist designs, delivers, and maintains safety training (approximately 75%) and learning and development/HR training (approximately 25%) for Viaflex and CLI locations. The role 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. The regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with flexibility to deliver training for night shifts, which start at 6 p.m., as needed. The position travels between the Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Madison locations and coordinates virtual sessions for remote audiences when necessary. Work is split among office, training room, and production environments, which may involve noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures. PPE is required in production areas. The position reports to the Sr. Safety Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Learning & Development Partner for L&D/HR training. It has no direct reports. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in safety, training, or EHS, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Confident, engaging presentation skills for training groups and individuals in person and virtually.
Ability to design adult learning content and develop 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.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods, including on the production floor, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in office, training room, and production environments, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures, and to wear PPE in production areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, education, or a related field.
Train-the-trainer certifications, such as forklift training.
Experience with a learning management system (LMS).
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and update safety training materials, including presentations, job aids, assessments, and hands-on demonstrations.
Deliver new-hire safety orientation and recurring safety training in person and virtually, including training on lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, powered industrial trucks, and emergency preparedness.
Conduct floor observations and safety walks; coach team members on safe work practices and address unsafe behaviors and safety rule violations directly and consistently.
Partner with the Sr. Safety Manager on incident investigations, root-cause findings, and follow-up training actions.
Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and competency documentation in accordance with Viaflex procedures, OSHA requirements, and ISO standards.
Track training completion and compliance across locations and follow up with supervisors about overdue or required training.
Support safety committees, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and deliver supervisor and team member training on topics such as progressive discipline, reasonable accommodation, harassment, and company policies.
Support new-hire orientation and onboarding programs in partnership with the Learning & Development Partner.
Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback and assessments and recommend program improvements.
Travel between Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Madison locations to deliver training and coordinate virtual sessions for remote audiences when needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
Demonstrate Viaflex Team Member Values in daily actions and perform other related duties as assigned.