Safety and Training Coordinator

About the job

The Safety & Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive safety, health, and employee training programs that support a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role partners closely with leaders and employees across the facility to strengthen a culture of safety, continuous learning, operational excellence, and accountability. The Safety & Training Coordinator oversees safety initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, employee training systems, workforce development programs, and training records to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety, health, and training programs, policies, and procedures that support compliance, employee development, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through audits, inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action management.
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, emergency preparedness activities, safety awareness programs, industrial hygiene initiatives, and workers’ compensation support efforts.
• Design, coordinate, and continuously improve onboarding, new hire, qualification, compliance, technical, and recurring training programs across manufacturing and support functions.
• Maintain training records, competency assessments, training matrices, learning systems, and documentation to support workforce capability and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders, trainers, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, develop training materials, enhance employee development opportunities, and support succession planning efforts.
• Monitor safety and training performance metrics, conduct audits, generate reports, present findings to leadership, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 6S, and process improvement projects.

Who You Are: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, adapting your approach to support understanding and engagement. You proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and implement solutions that create lasting value. You make sound, timely decisions based on a blend of analysis, experience, and good judgment while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. You are passionate about creating an environment where employees have the knowledge, tools, and support needed to work safely and succeed.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Education, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation practices, hazard recognition, risk assessment methods, and safety compliance requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in safety, training, manufacturing operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, and administering training programs within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Our Culture and Commitment To You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We offer a range of medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture includes flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits.

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About Us

WHY EMERSON ********

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON ****

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 26011817
• Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety
• Posting Date: 2026-10-12
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 90 Highway 62 412 West, Ash Flat, AR, 72513, US