The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
The Safety Training Manager provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s safety training programs. This role oversees the development of hazard-specific training content, manages vendor relationships, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads a team responsible for training delivery and LMS administration. The manager plays a key role in shaping the organization’s safety culture, reducing risk, and supporting operational excellence across all facilities.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Management
· Develop and execute the company’s safety training strategy to support corporate safety objectives and regulatory compliance.
· Collaborate closely with EHS leaders, Plant Managers, HR, and Operations to identify training needs and align priorities.
· Lead the planning, budgeting, and prioritization of safety training initiatives across all sites.
· Establish and maintain training governance, including standards, documentation, and quality assurance processes.
Training Development & Delivery Oversight
· Facilitate the creation of hazard-specific safety training programs (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Working at Heights).
· Ensure consistent delivery of training across all sites through standardized materials and facilitator guidance.
Regulatory Compliance & Continuous Improvement
· Ensure all training programs meet or exceed OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and company requirements.
· Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to proactively update training content.
· Develop and track KPIs to measure training effectiveness, engagement, and impact on safety performance.
Learning Management System (LMS) Oversight and Competency Programs
· Oversee LMS configuration, reporting, and data integrity to ensure accurate tracking of training completion.
· Lead the evaluation and selection of LMS enhancements, tools, and external training technologies.
· Manage companywide certification programs for employees in high-risk roles.
· Develop competency frameworks and progression paths for safety-critical job functions.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Training, or related field (or equivalent experience).
· 5–7 years of experience in safety training, curriculum development, or EHS roles.
· Experience with LMS administration and e-learning development.
· Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and hazard-specific safety requirements.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills.
· Proficiency in MS Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
· Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
· Familiarity with SCORM-compliant training modules.
· Certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction), NFPA 70E, or CSP.
This position is not eligible for visa support.
EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
Enviva is the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. We manufacture our wood pellets using sustainable practices while maintaining and improving the health of our forests and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis around the world. Our wood pellets are exported through our deep-water marine terminals to customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and beyond, helping to accelerate the energy transition and de-fossilize hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, lime, chemicals, and aviation fuels.
Enviva operates plants and ports in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with corporate offices in four countries, employing more than 1,300 people around the globe. Together, we are dedicated to building a renewable energy future for generations to come.
Enviva’s mission is to displace fossil fuels, grow more trees, and fight climate change.
