What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Training Coordinator position at Legacy Bakehouse?
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
Why Work for Us
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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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.