Operations Training Specialist

About the role

The Training Specialist coordinates and executes onboarding and training of plant floor personnel using classroom and on-the-job training for the operation and maintenance of production equipment, job safety practices, quality policies, and procedures for the safe and effective performance of work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Leads and assists in developing training program components and methods of training.
• Supports new employee onboarding, including leading classroom and on-the-job training and coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Administers training records, tracks training progress, and reports progress to trainees, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Evaluates employee proficiency through assessments.
• Coordinates and schedules training with plant resources.
• Accesses, inputs, and exports information from plant computer systems and the learning management system (LMS).
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships across the department, division, group, and company to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Works assigned schedule as determined by plant location, including flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed.
• Champions continuous improvement of plant technical training effectiveness.
• Handles sensitive and proprietary information confidentially.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high-speed manufacturing.
• Previous experience training employees.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively train plant floor employees on safe and effective operations of production equipment and processes using adult learning techniques.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer systems.
• Strong written, oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for all organizational levels.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, fostering inclusivity for new hires and continuous employee development.
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard techniques and procedures.
• Professional competence, ethical integrity, and ability to maintain knowledge and skills.

Schedule

Required to work assigned schedule as determined by plant location, including flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed.