Traveling Safety Trainer

KNAPP North America; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 remote days per week

Profit sharing

401(k) employer match

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

KNAPP North America seeks a Traveling Safety Trainer to manage and improve the OH&S system in line with ISO 45001:2018. You will coordinate across Knapp Inc. sites in the U.S., support OSHA-related requirements, and drive safety awareness and training programs for staff and leadership.

The role involves traveling to resident sites, implementing safety management best practices, and collaborating with the global HQ team to ensure consistent safety standards.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500/501 training or certification preferred
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification required
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with MS Office and Learning Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the OHS management system in ISO 45001:2018
• Coordinate OH&S initiatives across all sites
• Provide training, mentoring, and guidance as applicable
• Audit and report on OH&S performance and compliance

Skills

OHS management

ISO 45001

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Audit & compliance

MS Office & LMS

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

What You Get To Do

The Traveling Safety Trainer will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the OH&S management system in compliance with ISO 45001:2018. This role will coordinate and support all areas and departments of Knapp Inc., in meeting OSHA regulations, ISO 45001:2018 requirements, while also raising awareness of health and safety processes. The Safety Trainer will also assist with the implementation of safety management systems at all new and existing Resident Business sites as well as provide training, mentoring, and guidance as applicable. This role will liaise with the global headquarters team to support corporate OHS standards and will audit relevant KUS sites providing feedback to improve transparency, understanding, and management of OHS issues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Subsidiary Support

• Assist with providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health for all interested parties and persons working at or on behalf of KUS.


• Responsible for ensuring the OH&S management system conforms to the requirements of ISO 45001:2018.


• Responsible for monitoring and controlling performance of the OH&SMS (ISO 45001:2018) as well as systematic reviewing, evaluating, and reporting using key figures that are carried out periodically.


• Ensure engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all KUS engagements.


• Consult with Safety Compliance Manager, Safety Compliance Team Lead, Manager of IMS, and Team Lead Site Safety Management to assure consistent alignment of all safety topics on polices at KUS.


• Consult and mentor the Safety Coordinator with regards to OH&S system implementation and training at all Resident sites.


• Identify proactive solutions to satisfy needs for KUS and our customers.


• Review OHS deliverables across KUS and collaborate with KAG OHS manager.


• Develop, implement, and maintain sound business practices to ensure OHS is promoted and delivered adequately.


• Develop and implement strategic objectives for OHS practice that are aligned with the initiatives of KAG OHS departments.


• Engage in the development of any KUS OHS software-based support and report tools for OHS management.

Compliance

• Oversee the planning and management of KUS OHS initiatives in all business facets, including, residential services and integrated solutions business compliance systems (e.g., CMMS).


• Assist with senior management’s commitment to fulfill legal requirements and other requirements as related to OH&S topics.

Training & Maintenance

• Responsible for continuous improvement and training to ensure compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to OHS and ISO 45001.


• Provide training programs for all OH&S topics, including actions and process(es) needed to determine, and address risks and opportunities to the extent necessary to carry them out as planned.


• Establish, implement, and maintain processes for consultation and participation of employees at all applicable levels and functions, in the development, planning, implementation, performance evaluation and actions for improvement of the OH&S management system.

Internal Systems

• Responsible for the continual improvement of the OH&S Management System.


• Ensure the integration of the OH&SMS requirements into KUS business systems.


• Maintain and control all documented information pertaining to OHSMS.

Communication

• Ensure KAG is well informed of changes and news-worthy events within the area of OHS-KUS.


• Effectively communicate relevant service-related information to line managers.


• Provide direction in best value services for OHS.


• Regularly meet with all KUS Resident managers to ensure compliance to standards in OHS and ISO 45001, both at a local and corporate level.


• Continuously demonstrate ability to raise awareness of the health and safety processes to KUS employees and other interested parties.

Technical Expertise

• Technically qualified and competent at delivering an effective OHS management system for KUS in line with KAG leadership and direction.


• Ensure KAG’s worldwide standards are applied across all departments.

Leadership

• Responsible for the OH&S Management System and the OH&S policies, assuring relevance and appropriateness, maintenance of associated documented information in compliance with ISO 45001, and increasing employee awareness of the OH&SMS and all safety topics at Knapp, Inc.


• Participate in the KUS Management Review of the ISO 45001:2018 management system and is responsible for all OHS content.


• Achieve excellence in all areas of business related to OH&S.


• Champion changes and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.

Teamwork

• Reinforce team approach throughout practice as related to customer projects and internal initiatives.


• Demonstrate commitment to consultation and participation of employees at all levels, and where they exist, workers’ representatives.


• Engage in regular communications with all departments within KUS and on customer sites.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate effectively with colleagues to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.


• Continually define ways to increase internal & external knowledge and deepen the understanding of Health and Safety Practices.


• Maintain lasting customer relationships.


• Ensure H&S practices are implemented and deliver OHS solutions to colleagues.


• Provide senior level resolution to OHS issues.

Innovator Development

• Participate in all KUS service contracts and enforce all policies relating to OHS.


• Review management evaluations for consistency.


• Manage the development in OHS of the subsidiary service managers and senior managers.


• Assign tasks to subsidiary management to ensure compliance of Open Item Lists (OIL).

Internal Operation

• Review status reports of subsidiary OHS incidents and address issues as appropriate.


• Provide expertise to internal teams.


• Enforce standard OHS company policies and procedures.


• Highlight and communicate resulting controls arising from accident investigation to all areas of KUS.

What You Have

• OSHA 500 (Construction) and/or OSHA 501 (General Industry). OSHA 30 may be considered if a demonstrable history of successfully working within the OHS environment is provided.


• Must retain ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification.


• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and other applicable safety laws.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems.


• Ability to analyze safety data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Overtime as required by work


• Authorized to work in the U.S.


• Valid passport or ability to obtain passport


• Travel required up to 75%


• Professional office etiquette is required at all times


• Physical requirement may include sitting, stooping, bending, visual acuity, finger dexterity, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds

What You Will Get

• 2 remote days per week while in office


• Half day Fridays while in office


• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA


• Industry competitive compensation


• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!


• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!


• Paid Vacation & Holidays


• Profit Sharing


• Paid Parental Leave


• Subsidized Daycare


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Pet Insurance


• Subsidized food delivery


• Monthly celebrations


• Quarterly employee events


• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug‑free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug‑screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug‑free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during "off‑hours."