Safety & Training Coordinator

Training & Workforce Competency (ISO 9001 - Clause 7.2 & 7.3)


* Develop, implement, and maintain a structured training program to ensure employee competence for assigned assembly and support roles.


* Coordinate new hire onboarding, including safety, quality policy, procedures, and work instruction training.


* Maintain and update training matrices aligned with job descriptions and competency requirements.


* Ensure training records are controlled and maintained as documented information per QMS requirements.


* Support supervisors in identifying skill gaps and cross-training opportunities to improve workforce flexibility.


* Verify training effectiveness through observation, audits, and performance metrics.


* Assist in development and revision of standard work instructions and visual job aids.


* Promote employee awareness of quality policy, quality objectives, individual contribution to product conformity, and the importance of meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Safety & Risk Management (ISO 9001 - Clause 6.1)


* Administer facility safety programs in compliance with OSHA and company standards.


* Conduct required safety training including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication, PPE, Ergonomics, Machine Guarding, Emergency Response, and Powered Industrial Trucks (if applicable).


* Conduct routine safety audits and workplace inspections.


* Support job hazard analyses (JHAs) and ergonomic assessments for assembly workstations.


* Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness.


* Maintain OSHA logs and required safety documentation.


* Track leading and lagging safety indicators and communicate trends to leadership.


* Facilitate safety meetings and promote employee engagement in hazard identification and continuous improvement.

Quality System & Continuous Improvement (ISO 9001 - Clause 10)


* Support internal audits related to training, competence, and operational controls.


* Assist in corrective and preventive action processes.


* Ensure training and safety processes are aligned with documented procedures.


* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.


* Collaborate cross-functionally to support customer requirements and audit readiness.

Qualifications
Education & Experience


* Associate or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field preferred.


* 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing training, safety coordination, or quality systems.


* Experience in light to medium assembly environments strongly preferred.


* Working knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.


* Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)


* OSHA 30-Hour Certification


* First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor


* ASP, CSP, ...