Training and Development Specialist

Training And Development SpecialistThe Training and Development Specialist develops, implements and evaluates employee development plans and programs to support organizational needs as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines such as management development, talent management, succession planning, technical or nontechnical training, or e-learning. Monitors employee development and training programs, assesses needs and results, develops new programs and modifies existing programs.Supervisory Responsibilities:May select and assign instructors to conduct specific training and development.May provide performance evaluations for training instructors.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Sets the example for excellence in training practices and designs/administers systems to ensure trainers are sufficiently trained and perform to expectations.Assesses the organizations training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, and instructors.Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers' specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.Works with Managers to ensure employees are given the tools and resources necessary to learn and perform line of progression jobs.Assists with reviewing, updating and creating current best practices to aid the training and development process.Performs audits of on-the-job training, monitors, and documents employee progress.Works with Manpower scheduler to schedule shopfloor employees for training.Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.Assesses training materials prepared by instructors.Evaluates and documents program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.Maintains Learning Management System.Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.Acts as management representative for IAFT audits as it relates to training and development.Assists department managers with preparing and implementing training budgets for their departments.This position has direct labor training responsibility across all three (3) shifts.The employee must report to work on-site in Watertown, NYPerforms other related duties as required.Quality:Supports, maintains, and continually improves Knowlton Technologies, LLC Quality Management System in accordance with requirements of the IATF 16949 International Standard. Employee has the role and responsibility to follow the work instructions and Current Best Practices that support the KT Value Stream Maps.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully the incumbent must accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Engineering, or a related field and/or relevant experience required.At least three years of training experience required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong presentation skills.Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.Ability to design and implement effective training and development.Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.Computer Literacy:Skills necessary to operate computer hardware/software for the purpose of generating or retrieving information required in the performance of job responsibilities (including Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).Language Skills:Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from regulatory agencies, members of the business community, and employees. Ability to effectively present information to top management.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talks or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.Since the facility is located on multiple levels, the employee must possess the ability to climb stairs on a routine basis.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will vary depending on plant site.EEO Statement:Knowlton Technologies, LLC, a Division of Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. M/F/Disability/VetAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.