Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Job purpose
The Safety & Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing training programs and safety protocols to ensure a safe and productive work environment. This role focuses on employee education, compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement in Operations.
Requirements:
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and deliver training programs, training competencies, including onboarding, job-specific skills.
- Create training materials, such as presentations, manuals, and e-learning tools.
- Conduct regular training sessions to improve knowledge, performance, and compliance with company policies.
- Evaluate training program effectiveness through feedback, testing, and performance assessments.
- Assist in maintaining up-to-date training records for employees.
- Design, implement, and maintain workplace safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct safety inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Organize regular safety drills and emergency response training sessions.
- Collaborate with department leaders to ensure safety protocols are integrated into daily operations.
- Stay updated on OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements to ensure company compliance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for safety audits, city inspections, and fire inspections.
- Promote a positive safety culture by engaging employees at all levels in safety initiatives.
- Lead safety committees and act as a resource for safety-related concerns or questions.
- Foster open communication about safety issues and ensure prompt resolution of concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Health, Education, or a related field and/or 2-5 years of experience in safety, training, or related role.
Qualifications include:
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Good documentation skills
- Written, Verbal and strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
Working conditions
Majority of the work is performed indoors, standing, and walking throughout the facility.
Physical requirements
The ability to be able to lift boxes up to, but not limited to, 50 lbs.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job any time.
Vivex Biologics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Vivex Biologics, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job.