DAR PRO Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Safety Specialist, Training and Development
Cold Spring,KY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expDarling Ingredients is a leading company that repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries. The Safety Specialist, Training and Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating safety training programs to ensure employees maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive safety training programs tailored to various roles and departments
Conducts needs assessments to identify training gaps and recommend appropriate solutions
Delivers engaging in-person and virtual safety training sessions, workshops, and toolbox talks
Creates and maintains training materials, including manuals, e-learning modules, videos, and job aids
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics
Maintains accurate training records and generate reports for internal and external audits
Supports incident investigations by identifying training-related root causes and recommending corrective actions
Stays current on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging safety technologies
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement safety campaigns, initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
Participates in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the development of corrective action plans
Monitors industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices to inform safety strategies
Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for safety-related inquiries and initiatives across the organization
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or 4+ years of related experience
2 to 4 years+ experience in safety training, auditing, or standards development in a corporate or multi-site environment
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable safety regulations
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning development tools. Experience with Cornerstone a plus
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to company locations as needed (up to 50%)
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Strong working knowledge of content creation software, including Adobe, Captivate, Articulate, Photoshop, etc
Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred
Experience in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics
Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design, and behavior-based safety programs
Benefits
401(k)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company
DAR PRO Solutions
At DAR PRO Solutions, we provide simple, safe, and sustainable solutions for commercial kitchens by collecting and recycling used cooking oil and meat by-products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase