Health Safety Training Manager

Skywalk Group; Atkins (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Apex Response in Atkins, IA is seeking a Health Safety Training Manager to own the safety and training function for a growing industrial services company. Reporting to the COO, you’ll influence field operations nationwide, develop onboarding, SOPs, and training materials, and lead audits and investigations to drive compliance and continuous improvement.

This hands-on role rewards initiative, safety culture shaping, and scalable system building as the company expands its footprint.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a hands-on industrial, production, construction, agricultural, or B2B service environment with safety leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping, job hazard analyses, and safety inspections.
• Experience developing safety training and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection, and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and training programs to support workforce growth and operational demands.
• Conduct field audits, safety inspections, and incident investigations to maintain compliance and improve performance.
• Develop onboarding processes, standard operating procedures, and training materials for field and office teams.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, compliance documentation, and safety reporting systems.
• Coach supervisors and frontline teams on safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma

Safety-related degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Health Safety Training Manager - Atkins, IA

Shape Safety Culture at a Company That Responds When It Matters Most.

West Side Salvage, now operating as Apex Response, is seeking a Health Safety Training Manager in Atkins, IA to take ownership of safety programs and help drive operational excellence as the company continues to grow.

As the Health Safety Training Manager, you will build and lead the safety and training function for a growing industrial services company. Reporting to the COO, you’ll influence field operations, compliance, onboarding, training, SOP development, and safety culture, with the autonomy to build scalable systems and work directly with teams nationwide. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing with the organization.

West Side Salvage/Apex Response is a hands-on, growing company that solves difficult and urgent problems when customers need them most. The company puts safety first and values urgency, accountability, resourcefulness, and doing the job right.

Benefits & Perks:
• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead company safety and training programs to support workforce growth and operational demands
• Conduct field audits, safety inspections, and incident investigations to maintain compliance and improve performance
• Develop onboarding processes, standard operating procedures, and training materials for field and office teams
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, compliance documentation, and safety reporting systems
• Coach supervisors and frontline teams on safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in safety, environmental health, industrial technology, operations, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a hands-on industrial, production, construction, agricultural, or B2B service environment with safety leadership responsibilities
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping, job hazard analyses, and safety inspections
• Experience developing safety training and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection, and lockout/tagout protocols
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to join a growing organization where your safety leadership will shape operations and culture.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and local laws.