Training & Safety Supervisor

The Training & Safety Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining training programs and safety standards within Cavender's Wilmer distribution facility. This role ensures all associates are properly trained on operational processes, equipment, and company policies while maintaining a safe, compliant, effective and efficient work environment. The Training & Safety Supervisor partners closely with Operations leadership to establish standardized procedures, deliver training programs, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the facility.

• Embody the Cavender's Culture. Champion the Mission, Vision, Values, and Brand in every decision and interaction.
• Build the training foundation. Develop, implement, and continuously improve training programs across every warehouse function for inbound, outbound, inventory, and equipment, so every associate knows exactly what great looks like.
• Write the playbook everyone follows. Create and maintain the SOPs that bring consistency, efficiency, and compliance to every corner of this operation.
• Set people up to succeed. Lead onboarding and ongoing training that gets associates ready fast and keeps them performing at a high level.
• Stay close to the operation. Partner with operations leaders to surface training gaps early, sharpen materials, and make sure what's being taught reflects how the work actually gets done.
• Teach by doing. Show up on the floor. Deliver hands-on training and coaching across functional areas because the best instruction happens where the work happens.
• Make safety the standard, not the exception. Ensure safety programs, policies, and procedures are fully implemented, consistently followed, and genuinely owned by the people doing the work.
• Train for safety like it matters. Lead safety training, audits, and inspections with the rigor that keeps the team compliant, protected, and confident.
• Keep the numbers. Track and report training completion, safety incidents, and compliance metrics with the transparency leadership needs to make good decisions.
• Turn incidents into improvements. When something goes wrong, investigate thoroughly, partner with leadership on corrective actions, and build a prevention strategy that keeps it from happening again.
• Maintain solid records. Maintain training documentation, certifications, and compliance records with the accuracy and discipline this operation depends on.
• Champion the culture of improvement. Build an environment where improvement and accountability are visible on the floor every single day.
• Connect the dots across the organization. Collaborate with HR and operations leadership to align training initiatives, support associate development, continuous improvement and stay ahead of compliance requirements.

• 3+ years of experience in training, safety, or warehouse/fulfillment operations.
• Experience developing training programs, SOPs, and instructional materials.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety standards and practices (OSHA familiarity preferred).
• Ability to train and engage associates in a hands-on operational environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and training documentation tools.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed to support operational training needs.

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment center environments.
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment training (forklifts, ePickers, etc.).
• Experience building structured onboarding and training programs. (captures your note without making it temporary)
• Knowledge of safety compliance, audits, and incident reporting processes.
• Strong coaching and associate development skills.

Cavender's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender's will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at  or visit your nearest Cavender's store.