Safety and Training Coordinator

The Safety & Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive safety, health, and employee training programs that support a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role partners closely with leaders and employees across the facility to strengthen a culture of safety, continuous learning, operational excellence, and accountability. The Safety & Training Coordinator oversees safety initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, employee training systems, workforce development programs, and training records to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety, health, and training programs, policies, and procedures that support compliance, employee development, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through audits, inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action management.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, emergency preparedness activities, safety awareness programs, industrial hygiene initiatives, and workers’ compensation support efforts.
• Design, coordinate, and continuously improve onboarding, new hire, qualification, compliance, technical, and recurring training programs across manufacturing and support functions.
• Maintain training records, competency assessments, training matrices, learning systems, and documentation to support workforce capability and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders, trainers, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, develop training materials, enhance employee development opportunities, and support succession planning efforts.
• Monitor safety and training performance metrics, conduct audits, generate reports, present findings to leadership, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 6S, and process improvement projects.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, adapting your approach to support understanding and engagement. You proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and implement solutions that create lasting value. You make sound, timely decisions based on a blend of analysis, experience, and good judgment while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. You are passionate about creating an environment where employees have the knowledge, tools, and support needed to work safely and succeed.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Education, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation practices, hazard recognition, risk assessment methods, and safety compliance requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in safety, training, manufacturing operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, and administering training programs within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We offer a range of medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture includes flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits.