Production Trainer/Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Humm Kombucha • Full-time • Bend, Oregon • 1w ago

Full-time

Description

At Humm Kombucha, we're on a mission to make the best kombucha while fostering a safe, collaborative, and growth-focused environment for our team. As a Production Trainer/Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in equipping our production team with the knowledge and skills needed for excellence in kombucha production while ensuring compliance with the highest safety standards.

This hybrid role combines hands-on training expertise with proactive safety leadership to promote continuous improvement in operations and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Training Programs: Create and implement comprehensive training for new hires and current employees in all areas of kombucha production, including brewing, bottling, packaging, quality control, and safety protocols.
Lead Training Sessions: Conduct hands-on and classroom-style training, ensuring staff understand company processes, equipment operations, and industry best practices.
Track and Evaluate Progress: Monitor employee training performance, assess program effectiveness, and adjust as needed to meet goals.
Onboard New Employees: Facilitate seamless onboarding, ensuring new team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and workplace culture.
Maintain Records: Document training activities, certifications, and progress to meet compliance and regulatory standards.
Enforce Safety Standards: Lead safety training initiatives, emphasizing compliance with OSHA and industry regulations. Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to identify and mitigate risks.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with production, maintenance, and HR teams to integrate safety and training into all operational aspects.
Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on safety trends and training advancements to recommend and implement improvements.
Support Production Operations: Occasionally participate in production tasks to remain connected with daily operations and identify evolving training and safety needs.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (some college preferred).
Minimum 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience with strong communication, administrative, and technical skills.
Prior experience as a production-focused operator.

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work in a production environment with exposure to food allergens, noise, and temperature variations.
Flexibility to adjust schedules based on production needs, including working with different shifts.
Excellent presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Business tools, and other relevant technologies.
Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.