Manufacturing Training Coordinator

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver structured training programs for shop floor employees, focusing on safety, quality, and production processes.
• Conduct computer-based and hands-on instruction and skills validation for machine operation, fabrication processes, inspection requirements and safety procedures.
• Standardize training materials, work instructions (WI) and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with site managers and supervisors to identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans.
• Maintain accurate and current training documentations, records, and competency tracking in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Partner with Quality and Safety teams to integrate defect prevention strategies, injury reduction practices, and audit findings into training content.
• Measure training effectiveness using defined performance metrics and employee feedback and adjust programs to improve learning outcomes.
• Utilize digital tools, e-learning platforms, and blended learning methods to enhance accessibility across shifts and locations.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities to deliver on-site training and ensure alignment of training practices.
• Promote a safe work environment by reinforcing compliance with OSHA, ISO, and company policies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant field and asset (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of Fiber Glass manufacturing experience, preferable in a leadership/coaching role.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills.
• Flexible scheduling availability.
• Experience working with diverse teams and departments.

Job Requirements

• Ability to communicate technical processes clearly to diverse employee groups.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, quality and safety teams.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Factory environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to travel frequently between multiple locations.

Behavioral Competencies

• A high-energy, self-directed problem-solver with a strong bias for action and decision-making.
• Ability to energize and inspire teams to achieve common goals.
• Commitment to self-improvement and team development through shared learning and best practices.
• Risk-aware but unafraid to take calculated risks.
• Strong ability to prioritize and act on opportunities for measurable efficiency gains.

Techical Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations.
• Learn more about us at our Fiber Glass Systems Webpage.
• For more specifics about our competitive benefits please visit https://usbenefits.nov.com/.