Safety and Training Specialist, Austinburg, OH

Purpose  The Safety Training Specialist will play a key role in fostering a safe, world-class Distribution environment through education, monitoring, and compliance efforts.  The Safety and Training Specialist will be responsible for assisting the development, coordination, and implementation of safety and training programs to ensure the health and safety of all employees in accordance with company policies, OSHA standards, and relevant industry regulations.    Responsibilities Communicates the safety program requirements to DC leadership across multiple assigned sites  Monitor, interpret, and assess existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policies, and industry practices; determine operational and business impacts; and develop, integrate, communicate, and execute strategies to manage EHS outcomes effectively.   Coordinates with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety/Director of Talent Development  Act as the subject matter expert for safety and training processes and programs at assigned DC locations  Provides training and direction to DC team members  Facilitates new hire orientation and tracks new hire training through their probationary period  Assists with the development of training and programs for new hires and current DC Team Members  Oversees the execution of the safety program at assigned DC locations  Conducts regular DC audits to evaluate safety performance at DC locations and identifies opportunities to strengthen the program and practices at each  Develop corrective action plans with DC leadership and monitor performance  Participate in regular touchpoints with DC leaders to identify challenges and opportunities  Facilitate incident investigation and resolution  Participates as needed in communications with safety and regulatory agencies  Use Risk Management Information Systems to track and measure safety performance   Support investigations for human/asset protection/claims  Communicate with all DC Team Members regarding monthly safety trainings and ensure completion each month  Assess training needs of all DC Team Members and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction  Perform other job duties as required.  About You  Bachelor’s degree in compliance, safety, training, or related field preferred or amount of relevant experience in lieu of degree  3+ years of experience in EHS or Training  Ability to flex between shifts to support training initiatives  Experience with training on Powered Industrial Truck (Pallet Jack and Stand up Forklift) (preferred)  Familiarity with grocery distribution center operations is helpful.   Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Standards  Ability to review, edit, or develop SOPs, Training material, or Policies preferred.    Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.    Ability to analyze data to communicate trends to management.   Ability to work effectively in a team environment across all organizational levels.  Ability to execute plans and programs that prevent injuries, mitigate loss, and ensure compliance.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.    Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel   Strong leadership skills are required to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.  Physical Requirements  Some travel may be required, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed  Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment  Walking and working on your feet is required   Incumbent may sit for long periods at the desk  Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a typical workday  Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties  Competencies Collaborates: Works cooperatively to achieve shared goals Situational Adaptability: Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility Drives Results:  Pushes self to achieve goals and results Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear messages and adapts communication to different situations and people   Our Values Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values. Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity in order to deliver the best outcome Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect Key Details Reports to:  Director Distribution Environmental Health & Safety Job Code:  7438 Department: Individual Distribution Centers FLSA Status: Exempt Category: 5 (IC)              Work Status: Hybrid