Are you passionate about safety, risk management, and employee development? Join our team as an EHS & Training Specialist, where you'll play a key role in fostering a safe work environment while developing and coordinating training programs that empower employees to grow in their roles. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring compliance, improving workplace safety, and enhancing employee skills in a dynamic manufacturing setting. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** NJ Fair Lawn **Job Type:** Environmental Health & Safety **Job Posting Title:** Enviromental Health Safety and Training Specialist **Job Description:** **Schedule** : Mon-Fri to work off shift when necessary **Work Location** : Fair Lawn, NJ **Benefits** : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $61,000 to 104,000 annual with additional bonus potential. **Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Responsibilities:** + Lead **EHS compliance efforts** and implement programs that drive workplace safety and risk mitigation. + Conduct **safety training sessions** for employees, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations. + Investigate and analyze **safety incidents** to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. + Maintain and manage safety programs such as **Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE distribution, First Aid & AED compliance, and Worker’s Compensation loss control** . + Serve as a **liaison with regulatory agencies** and internal teams to drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement. + Conduct **EHS audits** and participate in cross-functional meetings to enhance workplace safety strategies. **Training & Employee Development Responsibilities:** + Collaborate with **HR, Department Managers, and Supervisors** to develop and implement **employee training programs** . + Oversee **onboarding, cross-training, and upskilling initiatives** to ensure workforce competency and growth. + Maintain **training records** and track employee progress using Learning Management Systems (LMS). + Develop and update **training materials, Standard Work procedures, and Skills Element Trees** . + Conduct hands-on training sessions, ensuring employees receive **practical and effective learning experiences** . + Analyze training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on performance data and employee feedback. **What We’re Looking For:** + **Bachelor’s degree** in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Occupational Health, or a related field. + **5+ years of experience** in EHS, risk management, or training coordination (preferably in manufacturing). + Strong **knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations** and experience conducting workplace safety audits. + Excellent **training and facilitation skills** with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. + Strong organizational, analytical, and **problem-solving abilities** . + Proficiency in **Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and EHS data management software** . + Ability to **work across multiple shifts** in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment. **Why Join Us?** + Be a **key influencer** in driving a strong culture of safety and professional growth. + Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. + Enjoy **competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement** . + Make a tangible impact on the well-being and success of employees. **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.