Safety & Training Coordinator

Be part of something BIG here at Gorton’s. With the iconic yellow slicker and a catchy jingle, Gorton’s is now reaching more households than ever. As the #1 brand within Frozen Prepared Seafood, we have a passion for the consumer and for growth. We are looking for equally passionate people to help us fulfill our mission to spread the goodness of the sea!

Position Summary:

Based in Gloucester, MA, you will ensure a safe and accident-free work environment for all employees by effective implementation and management of the company-wide Safety and Training programs.

What you’ll do:

• Manage company-wide safety and training programs to ensure employee safety, minimize workers compensation liability, and comply with corporate and OSHA requirements.
• Oversight of all safety programs and regulatory plans.
• Lead safety training modules, hands-on demonstrations, verification, and testing of safe and proper use of equipment, and monitoring the effectiveness of the training.
• Lead plant Safety team, including monthly team meetings and track metrics.
• Manage daily safety efforts and perform investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Create a job-specific instructional program for all plant personnel.
• Develop and coordinate training curriculum programs for salaried, production, and maintenance personnel.
• Perform compliance self-audits and support external audits as required.

What you’ll need:

• Solid foundation of Safety and Workers Compensation and Training knowledge
• Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and compliance requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3-5 years’ experience
• Effective leadership and influencing skills
• Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Solid business knowledge and judgment
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse workforce
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule as necessary