Safety & Training Coordinator
Location: [ Legacy Bakehouse Cudahy & Waukesha, WI] Department: Operations / HR / EHS
Position Summary
The Safety & Training Coordinator is responsible for leading and integrating workplace safety and employee training programs across the facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while building a highly skilled, safety-focused workforce. The position plays a critical role in aligning safety performance with employee capability by ensuring every employee is trained, qualified, and equipped to perform their job safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Management
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs in compliance with OSHA and company standards
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to proactively identify hazards
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Maintain safety metrics, documentation, and reporting systems
- Facilitate safety meetings, committees, and awareness initiatives
- Promote a proactive, engaged safety culture across all departments
Training & Workforce Development
- Own and manage the facility-wide training program, covering all employees and departments
- Design and deliver new hire onboarding and orientation programs, including safety and food safety training
- Develop and maintain standardized training materials, including SOP-based instructions and competency checklists
- Establish and oversee a training matrix to track qualifications, certifications, and cross-training
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality training requirements (GMPs, HACCP, allergen control, sanitation)
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready training records and documentation
- Coordinate and deliver ongoing, refresher, and corrective training based on performance gaps or process changes
- Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and workforce development needs
- Drive cross-training initiatives to improve operational flexibility
- Deliver training across all shifts, including off-hours as needed
Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Ensure all safety and training programs meet regulatory and customer standards
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and demonstrating program effectiveness
- Maintain continuous audit readiness across both safety and training functions
Strategic Impact
- Serves as the link between safety compliance and employee capability, ensuring not only a safe workplace but a fully trained and effective workforce
- Drives improvements in safety performance, employee retention, and operational consistency through structured training systems
- Builds and sustains a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and safety ownership across the organization
- Enhances audit readiness and food safety compliance through standardized, well-documented programs
- Partners with leadership to align training strategies with operational goals, improving productivity, quality, and workforce agility
- Develops a workforce that is skilled, compliant, and adaptable to changing business needs
Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
- Experience in manufacturing safety and/or training coordination (food industry preferred)
- Strong computer skills (Excel, training systems, reporting tools)
- Experience developing training programs and maintaining records
- Knowledge of OSHA and food safety standards (GMPs, HACCP preferred)
Core Competencies
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Leadership and influence across departments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Work Environment
- Food manufacturing environment (production and office)
- Requires flexibility to support multiple shifts, including evenings, weekends, or off-hours
Why Work for Us
- Steady, full-time work with competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision. 401K, company-paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability.
- Friendly supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
How to Apply
Apply today at: legacybakehouse.com/careers/
Join Legacy Bakehouse as our Safety and Training Coordinator and play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly.
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