Production Trainer and Safety Lead

The Production Trainer and Safety Lead has responsibility for our organization's Training and Safety Programs, ensuring all of our employees are equipped to do their job safely and effectively.

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Experience in developing/implementing training programs
• Ability to motivate and mentor staff
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and the operation of production machinery
• An enthusiasm for working in a manufacturing environment and getting your hands dirty; this position spends 80%+ of their time on the plant floor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates and administers all new hire and ongoing training.
• Administers assessments of new hire training progress after designated periods.
• Assists production leads to help underperformers improve and succeed.
• Assists with creating, maintaining and updating work instructions/SOPs for all positions and processes.
• Works with Department Heads to identify & improve training program.
• Improves systems, processes and procedures to increase effectiveness.
• Develops and maintains training documents, job aids, and presentations.
• Develops and maintains a training database for completed training of employees.
• Build and implement a Facility Safety Program that adheres to applicable OSHA Requirements.
• Develops processes and procedures for continuous compliance with all safety regulations and internal safety policies on a daily basis.
• Writes and builds manuals regarding plant safety compliance.
• Gathers, analyzes, and summarizes injury and incident data. Reviews Incident Investigation Reports generated at the specific site. Responsible for driving improvements in the Incident Investigation processes.
• Conducts safety briefings and ensure company safety policies and safe work practice are clearly communicated to employees.
• Discusses immediate safety and performance issues with supervisor.
• Conducts comprehensive incident investigations for all serious events. Assists to develop actions and ensures lessons learned are communicated and implemented.

POSITION DEMANDS:

• Standing and walking up to 10 hours.
• Lifting and carrying 25 to 50 lbs.
• Continually bending, stooping, twisting, using arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift.
• Occasionally kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, working at heights and climbing steps.
• The ability to work independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by operation or maintenance needs.