EHS Training Specialist

JonnyPops, LLC; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Holidays

Sick & Safe Leave

Job summary

JonnyPops, LLC is seeking an EHS Training Specialist for our Elk River, MN facility to design, deliver, and measure the effectiveness of environmental, health, and safety training. You will own the LMS for all EHS-related courses, and partner with the Training Manager to build a safety competency framework that aligns with OSHA and EPA standards.

The role requires 2+ years in EHS training, bilingual Spanish capabilities, and strong LMS experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in EHS training or safety coordination
• Bilingual Spanish; experience in multilingual environments
• Knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and EPA requirements
• Hands-on experience administering an LMS, building and updating courses, and reporting compliance
• Ability to create, design, and develop training content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver and assess EHS training programs for Elk River facility
• Administer LMS including English and Spanish delivery
• Coordinate with Leadership, supervisors and safety committee to identify training gaps
• Maintain training records and generate compliance reports

Skills

EHS training

Bilingual Spanish

LMS administration

Training design

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

LMS management tools

Job description

Who We Are

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012,JonnyPopsis focused on a continuing mission to introduce new people and markets to our better-for-youfrozen treats, while also innovating and introducing delicious new products for everyone to enjoy! AtJonnyPops, we believe our talented teamareempowered to make an impact at work every day. We look for bright and ambitious individuals whoseek outchallenges, align with our core values, and get fulfillment from seeing their work transform the world around them. Join our team and help us make A Better Pop, for a Better World.

Job Summary

The EHS Training Specialist designs, develops, delivers, and measures the effectiveness of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) training programs for the Elk River manufacturing facility. This roleidentifiestraining gaps, translates OSHA, EPA, and internal safety standards into engaging, practical training content, conducts assessments and behavioral observations on the plant floor, and continuously improves training based on results. The Specialist owns day-to-day administration of theHuman SafetyLearning Management System (LMS) for all EHS-related training and partners with theTrainingManager to build andmaintainthe plant’s safety competency framework.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Training Design & Development

• Assess EHS training needs in partnership withLeadership, supervisors, and thesafety committee
• Review incident reports, near-miss data, and audit findings toidentifywhere training could reduce risk and improve compliance
• Translate OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), EPA requirements, and internal safety programsinto trainable contentand host training sessions.
• Develop training materials in multiple formats (presentations, job aids, videos, toolbox talks, e-learning modules)
• Build and maintain EHS training courses in the plant’s Learning Management System (LMS) for both English and Spanish delivery, including automated course assignment by role, department, and hire date
• Design knowledge assessments, quizzes, and practical competency checks aligned with learning objectives
• Build and document EHS competency standards that define whatsafeand compliant looks like for each plant role

Training Delivery & Assessment

• Conduct new hire safety orientation and onboarding for production associates, maintenance, contractors, and all plant personnel.
• Administer and Personal Protective Equipment (hard hats, captive shoe program,etc)
• Conduct refresher training when procedures change, incidents occur, or audit findings require retraining
• Administer knowledge checks and assessments at the end of training sessions; score assessments and provide feedback to employees

Effectiveness Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Return to the production floor after training toobservewhether employees are applying safe work practices
• Document specific behaviors thatdemonstratecompetency (or gaps) in employee performance
• Identifytrends and provide monthly training effectiveness reports to theTraining Manager
• Revise training materials based on employee performance, assessment results, and incident investigations
• Update content when SOPs, regulations, or equipment change

EHS Compliance & Recordkeeping Support

• Serve as the primary administrator of the plant’s LMS for all EHS-related training: build and update courses, assign training paths, track completions, and generate compliance reports
• Maintainaccuratetraining records to support OSHA 300/300A logs and other regulatory recordkeeping
• Assistin preparation for internal and external audits (OSHA, insurance loss control, corporate EHS) by providing training documentation
• Reinforce compliance through consistent tracking and follow-up with supervisors

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in EHS training, safety coordination, or a related field, ideally in manufacturing or a regulated environment
• Bilingual, Spanish. 1-2 years’ experience working in a multilingual environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and EPA requirementsDemonstrated, hands‑on experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS),buildingand updating courses, assigning training by role/department, tracking completions, and generating compliance reports
• Strong ability to create, design, and develop training content
• Experience assessing learning and measuring training effectiveness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• OSHA 10‑Hour or 30‑Hour General Industry certification (or willingness to obtainwithin 180 days)
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing or another regulated production environment
• Experience supporting EHS audits, incident investigations, or root cause analysis

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organization and follow-through
• Ability to work effectively across a diverse, multilingual workforce
• Adaptability in a dynamic production environment
• A visible, credible safety presence that builds trust on the plant floor

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regular presence on the production floor, including exposure to cold/frozen environments, moving machinery, and noise
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, etc.)
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing/walking for extended periods

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Model and reinforce food safety culture through safe, compliant behaviors while working on the manufacturing floor.
• Support human safety training and observations in a manner that does not compromise GMPs, hygiene, allergen controls, or product protection practices.
• Promptly reportobservedfood safety concerns or behaviors that may affect product protection to theFSQA team.
• Follow systemwide GMPs when on the manufacturing floor, asrequired ofall JP personnel Salary: - $65,000 - $85,500

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.