Workforce Development & Safety Leader – Training, Compliance & Travel

United Petfood; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood operates as a leading private label pet food producer with a focus on safety, training, and continuous improvement. We seek a Workforce Development and Safety Specialist to lead site-wide training and safety programs in Decatur, AR, with 25% travel.

You will collaborate with production and HR to strengthen workforce capability, ensure GMP and OSHA compliance, and drive engagement and growth across our manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Human Resources, Training & Development, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in workforce development, training, or safety supervision in a manufacturing or CPG environment.
• Experience leading employee training programs and maintaining safety compliance in regulated industries.
• OSHA 30, Safety Professional certification, or equivalent credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee site-wide training programs for production, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with department leaders to identify skill gaps and create tailored training plans to enhance workforce performance.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new employees are properly trained in safety, GMP, and operational procedures.
• Oversee safety programs, including hazard assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives related to workforce development and safety culture.
• Maintain accurate training and safety records for audits, inspections, and internal reporting.
• Coordinate annual training calendars and ensure timely completion of mandatory certifications.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee feedback sessions to reinforce best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to design career pathing and upskilling opportunities that support employee retention and growth.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by aligning training and safety strategies with operational goals.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

GMPs knowledge

Food safety compliance

Training delivery

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

LMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/HR/Training & Development

OSHA 30 or Safety Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

United Petfood operates as a leading private label pet food producer with a focus on safety, training, and continuous improvement. We seek a Workforce Development and Safety Specialist to lead site-wide training and safety programs in Decatur, AR, with 25% travel.

You will collaborate with production and HR to strengthen workforce capability, ensure GMP and OSHA compliance, and drive engagement and growth across our manufacturing teams.