Senior Training and Safety Specialist

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world’s most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Camping , Watercraft and Diving!

Come help shape the future growth of Johnson Outdoors and our Fishing brands by playing a key role within the Safety department.  Located at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the shores of beautiful Lake Eufaula, Alabama, the Senior Training and Safety Specialist develops, implements and evaluates training programs and safety initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe capable workforce. Partners with leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen employee capability, and support operational performance through effective training and safety strategies.

What you will be doing:

• Designs and delivers training programs including curriculum, instructional design and content/materials (procedures, guides, visual and interactive tools) to support workforce capability, in partnership with subject matter experts.


• Designs assessment tools and evaluates training effectiveness and curriculum using established methodologies and continuous improvement practices.


• Leads the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of safety programs and training.


• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).


• Advises management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.


• Conducts audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifies hazards and drives corrective actions.


• Investigates incidents, near misses, and environmental events using root cause analysis. Provides corrective and preventive recommendations and documents findings.


• Develops and implements preventive strategies, and communicates lessons learned.


• Use safety and productivity/performance metrics and trend analysis to identify systemic risks, and improvement opportunities.


• Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance safety performance and workforce capability.


• Maintains OSHA logs, environmental records, and regulatory documentation.


• Prepares and presents detailed performance reports for training initiatives, compliance, safety performance and improvement initiatives.

What you need to succeed: 

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, training or equivalent.


• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in training/instructional design, project implementation and safety program facilitation.


• Advanced proficiency in instructional design principles, learning theories, and blended learning strategies.


• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities to effectively provide direction, guidance and motivation to project teams and provide training.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess safety issues. Understanding of data analytics for training effectiveness and safety performance metrics.


• Proven project management experience from concept development to implementation and evaluation.


• Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory compliance standards, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements. 30 hours of OSHA general industry training.


• Advanced knowledge of environmental health and safety (EHS) frameworks, including ISO 14001 and ergonomic assessment tools (REBA, RULA).


• Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to communicate with all levels of employees and leaders cross functionally. Ability to organize and present complex technical and project management overviews.


• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to use Adobe Premiere Pro, MS-Project, and MiniTab or learn software easily.


• Primary job functions may involve standing, walking, lifting and bending. 

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.


• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event’s needs or mission requirements.


• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.


• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company’s success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.


• Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.


• Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.


• Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.


• Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, and more.