Director, Safety Training & Programs

Anixter International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Training Operations leader to drive strategy development and revenue growth from training programs.

You will oversee safety and technical training delivery, ensuring programs align with client safety requirements while managing a team of safety educators and technicians. The role requires 7+ years in services operations management, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and proven ability to guide safety programs nationally.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in Services Operational Management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling strong alignment within matrix organization
• Experience with strategic and resource planning
• Efficient, effective communication and presentation abilities, with ability to tailor approach to best reach intended audience
• Understanding of how to deliver Safety Services nationally
• Navigate uncertainty with agility and maintains appropriate forward momentum with strong core team engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff engaged in the development and delivery of technical and safety training products and services.
• Negotiate, consult and ensure compliance on qualifications, standards, test procedures, regulations, and safety programs in conjunction with government ministries and other safety authorities.
• Determine staff requirements, establish performance and work objectives.
• Manage safety & training delivery for customers including training needs assessments, strategies, ensuring delivery in the most cost-effective manner, interacting with clients and training staff on delivery and development of training program.
• Lead project teams, clients, safety technical experts, suppliers, internal and external consultants, analyze performance problems and training requirements, prepare written documents and reports, and make recommendations for new or revised programs, methods, training manuals, and reference materials.

Skills

Safety training leadership

Staff development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Wesco International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Training Operations leader to drive strategy development and revenue growth from training programs.

You will oversee safety and technical training delivery, ensuring programs align with client safety requirements while managing a team of safety educators and technicians. The role requires 7+ years in services operations management, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and proven ability to guide safety programs nationally.