Training Specialist

About the role

The Training Specialist is responsible for the development and sustainment of internal training programs and systems. This includes but not limited to: administration of Learning Management System, facilitation of “train the trainer” training, developing and documenting training processes and maintaining skills matrix.

Responsibilities

• Promote and assure safe work habits including compliance and improvements to company and plant safety procedures and goals
• Partner with department leaders to develop robust individual training plans for hourly colleagues
• Develop documentation and capture OEM training, assisting with knowledge transfer
• Create and maintain all training record accounts for all colleagues
• Provide production technical expertise and develop on‑the‑job (OJT) train‑the‑trainer program
• Promote and participate in high‑performance work teams throughout the organization
• Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Administer the Learning Management System, including training record input and report generation
• Lead the development, writing, and implementation of procedures and instructions
• Initiate ways to improve the training process
• Coordinate new‑hire training schedules and evaluations
• Lead in establishing the training requirements that determine qualifications (areas include safety, housekeeping (5S), GMP, operating techniques and procedures, inspection and testing)
• Verify that training requirements have been satisfactorily met for position and qualifications, including proficiency testing
• Provide one‑on‑one (classroom and hands‑on) training on procedures and instructions to new and existing employees, monitoring employee progress
• Provide involvement, support and leadership in CI projects
• Deliver other training content as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2‑4 years of experience in a training or similar role
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Hands‑on experience documenting and facilitating a training manual

Skills

• Independent, driven, eager to learn, and willing to share information with team members
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation skills
• Ability to help develop skillsets
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced, complex, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of internal and corporate management
• Self‑starter and team player

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location)
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Re