Safety Specialist, Training and Development

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries.

Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full‑time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.

The Safety Specialist, Training and Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating safety training programs across the organization. This role ensures that all employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive safety professional with a passion for education, a strong understanding of OSHA and other regulatory requirements, and the ability to engage employees at all levels.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety training programs tailored to various roles and departments.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Deliver engaging in‑person and virtual safety training sessions, workshops, and toolbox talks.
• Create and maintain training materials, including manuals, e‑learning modules, videos, and job aids.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate training records and generate reports for internal and external audits.
• Support incident investigations by identifying training‑related root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Stay current on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging safety technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement safety campaigns, initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and the development of corrective action plans.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices to inform safety strategies.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and resource for safety‑related inquiries and initiatives across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or 4+ years of related experience.
• 2 to 4 years+ experience in safety training, auditing, or standards development in a corporate or multi‑site environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable safety regulations.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e‑learning development tools. Experience with Cornerstone a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to company locations as needed (up to 50%).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of content creation software, including Adobe, Captivate, Articulate, Photoshop, etc.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in high‑risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design, and behavior‑based safety programs.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.