Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Training Specialist

Location: Santa Teresa, NM
Department: Training / Manufacturing
Position: Training Specialist

Position Summary

The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering orientation and operational training programs to ensure employees meet company safety, quality, and productivity standards.

This position provides both classroom and hands-on training, evaluates employee competency during the onboarding process, and supports continuous improvement of training programs and materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct New Hire Orientation and onboarding training.
• Provide classroom and hands-on training to new and existing employees.
• Train employees on quality standards, inspection methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Conduct refresher training and micro-learning sessions.
• Administer written tests and hands-on proficiency assessments.
• Evaluate employee competency and training effectiveness.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding employee training and development.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating training materials and presentations.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint and other learning tools to develop training content.
• Help ensure SOPs and work instructions are consistently followed across departments and shifts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to training and employee development.
• Assist with the Training Ambassador program.
• Support special projects and cross-functional training initiatives.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Safety, HR, and Operations.
• Travel between U.S. and Mexico operations as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment .
• Previous experience providing classroom or hands-on employee training, either formally or informally.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different types of learners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train employees at different organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Ability to keep employees engaged during classroom training.
• Ability to learn and properly use measurement equipment, including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Gauges
  • Other manufacturing measurement tools
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to travel up to 30% between the U.S. and Mexico .

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory.
• Experience conducting micro-learning or blended-learning sessions.
• Experience with manufacturing skills-based training programs.
• Previous experience using basic measurement instruments.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will have a combination of  manufacturing and employee-training experience .

This is not strictly an HR training position. The candidate should be comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor, teaching employees how to follow SOPs, quality standards, inspection methods, and work instructions.

A candidate who has worked as a  Manufacturing Trainer, Training Coordinator, Production Lead, Quality Trainer, Manufacturing Lead, or experienced machine operator responsible for training employees could be a strong match.

Bilingual English/Spanish is required , and candidates should be comfortable providing both classroom and hands-on training.