DC Safety & Training Specialist - Winchester, KY

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

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