Training Coordinator

About the Role

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, including:
  • Assessment and documentation of employees in procedural competencies
  • Revises instructional material documents based on current requirements/practices
  • Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility
• Supports components of new employee onboarding, leading some classroom and on-the-job training, and coordinating with other subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Administers training records and tracks training progress as prescribed by plant training program guidelines, reporting progress regularly to trainees, supervisors, and other stakeholders
• Evaluates employee proficiency by administering applicable assessments
• Coordinates and schedules training with plant training resources
• Accesses, inputs, and exports information from plant computer systems and the learning management system (LMS)
• Champions continuous improvement of plant technical training effectiveness
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, division, group, and company, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Handles sensitive and proprietary information confidentially
• Performs individual assignments as directed by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high-speed manufacturing
• Experience with Wax Airfoils is a strong plus
• Previous experience training employees
• Required to work assigned schedule as determined by plant location, including flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed

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 computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills (communicate at all levels of the organization)
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster inclusivity for new hires and continuous employee development
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard manufacturing techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Maintains professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills