Trainer & Safety Coordinator (manufacturing; nights & weekends)

Job Description

Job Description

Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970’s, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.

We are seeking a Nights & Weekends Trainer & Safety Coordinator for our busy 24/7 manufacturing plant. 

Responsibilities of Position:

• Safety and Employee Safety Mindset is #1.
• Night shift and weekend EHS coverage. 12-hour shifts. 36-40 hours per week.
• Present and visible on the plant floor 80% of the time.
• Responsible for all Metglas training, inclusive of new hire orientation training, safety training, hands-on “on-the-job” training, forklift and other equipment training, other misc training, and conducting safety and other relevant meetings. Other duties as assigned.
• Drives safety amongst all employees.
• Corrects and reports safety behavior as observed and reported.
• Conducts new hire orientation and other training classes whenever needed/requested/warranted.
• Conducts organization-wide training needs assessment and identifies skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
• Maps out regular and annual training plans for employees.
• Conducts hands-on departmental training with new and existing employees, temporary individuals, and interns.
• Conducts equipment training to include forklift training certifications and recertifications (trainer must be or be able to be certified on forklift).
• Conducts regular safety meetings and safety huddles for all.
• Conducts, but not limited to, the following training: Hot Work and Burning Bar training, Hands-On Fire Extinguisher training, First Aid/CPR/AED training, Lab Safety training, Respirator Fit training, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazwoper Refresher training.
• Participates in training courses (online, onsite, offsite) as requested and approved.
• Designs and develops in-house training programs.
• Markets available training to employees and provides necessary information about sessions.
• Assesses instructional effectiveness and determines the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs.
• Gathers feedback from trainees after each educational session; applies feedback to training as needed.
• Reports to EHS Leader and HR Manager, and partners with management team as/when needed.
• Maintains updated curriculum database and training records.
• Hosts train-the-trainer sessions for internal subject matter experts.
• Manages and maintains in-house training facilities and equipment.
• Prepares and plans for training sessions.
• Researches and recommends new training methods.
• Plant accident & incident investigations and reporting; present to management teams.
• Conducts plant tours as needed/requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• 3+ years' experience working in the EHS Safety Department in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer experience in Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook.
• Able to regularly use Outlook email communications with other employees and work groups.
• Able to create presentations via PPT.
• Able to present PPT presentations and facilitate meetings to small-large groups.
• Ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
• Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.
• Experience with e-learning platforms a plus.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good listening ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and likes a challenge.
• Must be available to work on various shifts as needed, to include nights and weekends, if/as/when needed.
• Must be reachable and available for emergencies (shared/rotating responsibility).

*ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement:

This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1 ). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person.

All Full Time Benefits start on Day 1:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (company match after 12 months of employment)
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Voluntary & Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Bonus Eligible
• Overtime Pay-Eligible Position
• Advancement/Career Path Opportunities

Visit metglas.com to learn more about what we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)