Production Training Specialist, I

Responsibilities

• Create and update training programs for production operators, technicians, and team leaders.
• Develop and update training materials such as SOPs, work instructions, presentations, skill matrices, and OJT guides.
• Cook up onboarding training for new hires, ensuring they are qualified for their assigned positions.
• Coordinate and conduct cross-training and multi-skill development to enhance workforce flexibility and production stability.
• Track training records, certifications, and qualification status to ensure compliance with internal requirements and audits.
• Identify training gaps based on production issues, quality defects, or process changes, and propose targeted training solutions.
• Support training activities during new line launches, process changes, and ramp-up phases.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by integrating training with Lean, 5S, and standard work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Education, or a related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing training, production support, or engineering-related roles (experience in high-volume manufacturing is a plus).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, SOPs, and shop-floor operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to train and coach employees at different levels.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training programs and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with training documentation, skill matrices, or learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience supporting operator certification or qualification systems.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or standard work implementation.
• Experience developing bilingual training materials (English/Spanish or English/Chinese is a plus).
• Experience supporting audits or customer visits related to training compliance.