Johnson Outdoors · 1 month ago
Safety/Training Specialist
Old Town, Maine, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expJohnson Outdoors is home to some of the world's most innovative outdoor recreation brands, creating amazing outdoor experiences for adventurers. The Safety/Training Specialist will implement and maintain safety programs, deliver competency-based training, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting a proactive safety culture within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Implements and maintains safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Conducts audits, inspections, and risk assessments using recognized methodologies. Identifies hazards and drives corrective and preventive actions
Promotes a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives
Delivers competency-based safety training programs using blended learning methods, and adult learning principles
Creates instructional content, job aids, and microlearning modules in collaboration with technical experts and leadership
Evaluates training effectiveness using data analytics and KPI’s
Investigates incidents, near misses, and environmental events using root cause analysis
Supports the development and implementation of preventive strategies, and communicates lessons learned
Monitors environmental compliance including waste management, air/water permits, and sustainability initiatives aligned with ISO 14001 standards
Supports environmental risk mitigation and continuous improvement opportunities
Conducts ergonomic assessments of workstations and production lines to identify risks. Recommends engineering and administrative controls to reduce strain and injury
Partners with engineering teams to integrate ergonomic principles into equipment and process design
Collaborates with manufacturing engineering to analyze workflows and processes, identify safety and efficiency opportunities, and implement safety-integrated process improvements
Influences line balancing and labor standards development to optimize productivity without compromising safety compliance
Use safety and productivity/performance metrics and trend analysis to identify systemic risks, and opportunities for improvement
Maintains OSHA logs, environmental records, and regulatory documentation with precision and timeliness
Prepares and presents detailed performance reports for leadership, highlighting compliance status and improvement opportunities
Supports HR and Risk Management with workers’ compensation and insurance reporting requirements
Participates in safety committees and coordinates cross-functional teams for audits and corrective actions
Represents the safety function in enterprise-wide projects and regulatory audits
Performs other related responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, training or equivalent
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in safety program management, adult learning principles, and training development
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory compliance standards, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements
Ability to guide cross-functional project teams, and drive engagement in safety initiatives
Exposure to instructional design principles, learning theories, and blended learning strategies
Knowledge of environmental health and safety (EHS) frameworks, including ISO 14001 and ergonomic assessment tools (REBA, RULA)
Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis techniques
Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess safety issues. Understanding of data analytics for training effectiveness and safety performance metrics
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and participate in project teams to improve safety initiatives
Good written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and software platforms
Company
Johnson Outdoors
It Starts With the Pursuit of Fun
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1987-10-16IPO
Leadership Team
John Moon
VP & CIO
Amy Helvick
Executive Assistant to the Chairman/CEO
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