Safety & Training Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Safety & Training Manager

Location: Las Cruces, NM (Travel to sites as needed)
Department: Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Tresco is seeking a  Safety & Training Manager to lead and strengthen our organization-wide safety and training programs. This is a key leadership role designed for a professional who is passionate about workplace safety, employee development, and building effective training systems that support operational excellence.

As Tresco continues to grow, this role plays a critical part in ensuring our teams are well-trained, compliant, and supported. The Safety & Training Manager will work closely with leadership, project teams, and employees across multiple contracts to create consistent, practical, and impactful safety and training programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of safety and training programs across the organization

• Design and coordinate required safety, compliance, and professional development trainings

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, workers’ compensation, and applicable federal, state, and contract-specific requirements

• Oversee accident investigations, incident reporting, and corrective action follow-up

• Coordinate new hire orientation and ongoing training initiatives

• Track training completion, certifications, and compliance documentation

• Partner with managers and leadership to identify training needs and improve safety practices

• Support emergency preparedness planning and safety audits

• Supervise and support safety and training staff, as applicable

• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, training, human resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in safety, training, compliance, or a related role

• Experience developing and delivering training programs

• Strong understanding of workplace safety principles and compliance requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence without direct authority

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and training management systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience in regulated or contract-based environments

• Supervisory or leadership experience

• CPR/First Aid, Defensive Driving, or safety-related certifications

Why Work at Tresco?

At Tresco, our mission is to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities while delivering high-quality services to our customers. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—and we’re looking for leaders who want to make a real impact.

We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to help shape safety and training practices across a diverse and mission-driven organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action: Tresco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.