Training & Safety Program Lead

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Remote - Remote, IL 60563

Position Type:
Full Time

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio- EGO, FLEX and SKIL and for other highly respected private brands.

With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.

The Training and Safety Program Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving FLEX's safety and training programs, operational training initiatives, and compliance processes across all target segments. This role ensures office employees, field personnel and End User Customers are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to perform their work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

The Training and Safety Program Lead serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert, driving a culture of safety excellence while supporting organizational growth, key growth initiatives, workforce development, and risk mitigation. This position collaborates closely with sales and marketing leadership and customer stakeholders to ensure safety and training programs align with business growth objectives.

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of FLEX's internal and external safety and training programs.
• Establish and promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, state and local regulations, customer-specific standards, and company policies.
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and trends related to our End User training initiatives.
• Maintain all required safety documentation, records, certifications, and regulatory reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety and training initiatives.

• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs for FLEX team members and external customers
• Create new hire onboarding and orientation programs with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, operational excellence, and company culture.
• Develop role-specific training pathways and certification programs for field personnel, supervisors, and management.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, field observations, performance metrics, and employee feedback.
• Coordinate training schedules, materials, instructional resources, and records management.
• Maintain and administer learning management systems (LMS), training databases, and compliance tracking platforms.
• Ensure all employees maintain required certifications, licenses, and recurring compliance training.
• Develop training materials including presentations, SOPs, work instructions, videos, manuals, and job aids.

• Establish annual safety and training objectives and goals.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, training completion, compliance, and employee development.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovative safety and training solutions.
• Support operational growth initiatives by developing scalable training programs for new contracts, services, and locations.
• Manage budgets related to safety equipment, training programs, certifications, and professional development.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to supervisors, managers, and employees on safety and training best practices.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee development, performance management, corrective actions, and policy administration.
• Collaborate with…