Plant Training Coordinator (REQ905)

About the role

The Spartech facility in Goodyear, AZ manufactures one of the most diverse product ranges across all Spartech locations, supplying high‑quality, cost‑competitive, innovative materials used extensively in aerospace and many other applications. The Plant Training Coordinator is responsible for training, development, and retention of new manufacturing hires and for continuing education of hourly production associates.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all formalization of new hire training.
• Create annual plant training, working with the Sr. HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team to find a solution to training needs without adverse impact to operations.
• Develop a written training program that includes:
  • Individual coursework per position and operator class
  • Quantified Evaluations for certification of each position
  • Sustainment training for all positions
• Train all new incoming production talent.
• Manage new hire orientation and floor trainers, including all onboarding programs.
• Improve current development and retention programs.
• Continued talent development of existing talent.
• Develop a career progression path for Operators through the classifications.
• Safety, Efficiency/Proficiency, Quality – work with the Plant EH&S Manager.
• Work with the Quality Manager and quality team.
• Work closely with the Sr. HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team to establish special training topics such as:
  • New Product/New Equipment training
  • Special/Non‑Standard product training
• Share in L2L administration duties.
• Must understand and embody a “One Spartech” mindset to positively enhance company culture.
• Must understand and communicate our culture of respectful communication in everything we do.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with all Team Members, Supervisors & Management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years of management experience with direct reports.
• Open to continuing education as deemed necessary by senior leadership.
• Required manufacturing experience; plastics industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well‑thought‑out, positive, and professional manner.
• Ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and respect.
• Functional with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work productively and independently.
• Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form.
• Ability to coach and develop others into becoming better employees.
• Leadership skills, such as conflict resolution, encouraging others, and inspiring excellent work.
• Ability to take direction humbly and collaborate to define and pursue team goals.
• A positive outlook and attitude in taking initiative and problem solving, unprompted.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs.
• Most Benefits Start Day ONE!
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Company‑paid life and long‑term and short‑term disability programs
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) with a strong matching program
  • 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro‑rated based on hire date)
  • 11 paid holidays