Safety & Training Coordinator

Description

Gordon Aluminum | Schofield, WI
Reports to: VP of Operations

Gordon Aluminum is seeking an organized, proactive Safety & Training Coordinator to support workplace safety and coordinate employee training throughout our manufacturing operations.

This position works closely with Operations, Human Resources, supervisors, and department trainers to keep safety activities organized, training on track, and records accurate. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working on the production floor, communicating with employees, and following through to ensure tasks are completed.

Safety Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day safety activities and maintain safety records, inspection documentation, and corrective-action tracking.
• Conduct routine safety walkthroughs, identify concerns, and work with department leaders to resolve them.
• Support safety meetings, employee communications, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Follow up with supervisors and managers to ensure identified safety concerns are addressed.
• Maintaining required safety documentation and tracking deadlines.
• Maintaining OSHA logs and other safety KPIs.

Training Coordination

• Coordinate safety, onboarding, and job-specific training with HR, supervisors, and department trainers.
• Schedule training and communicate requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain training records, checklists, certification information, and completion reports.
• Track overdue or incomplete training and follow up with the responsible department.
• Ensure hands-on training and competency verification are documented by department trainers and supervisors.
• Help maintain organized, consistent training materials and processes.

This position coordinates training and ensures completion; department trainers and supervisors provide hands-on instruction on the production floor.

Injury Investigations & Initial Reporting

• Conduct initial workplace injury and incident investigations.
• Gather employee and witness statements, photos, and other relevant documentation.
• Enter initial incident and workers’ compensation reports accurately and promptly.
• Provide the HR Manager with a complete initial investigation and reporting packet for ongoing claim management and completion.
• Respond to additional questions and complete follow-up activities as requested by HR.
• Work with Operations to track corrective actions resulting from investigations.
• Handle employee and incident information confidentially.

Requirements

• Experience in safety coordination, employee training coordination, or a related role; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Experience using Vector and Paylocity systems.
• Strong organization, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, and managers across departments and shifts.
• Confidence identifying concerns, asking questions, and holding others accountable for completing assigned tasks.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• A degree or certificate in occupational safety, human resources, training, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

This role includes office responsibilities and regular time on the manufacturing floor. The coordinator must follow plant safety requirements, wear required personal protective equipment, and be available to coordinate activities across shifts as needed. This role will work different shifts as needed.

If you enjoy working with people, improving workplace safety, and keeping training organized and moving forward, we encourage you to apply. Gordon Aluminum is an equal opportunity employer.