Training Specialist

Training & Development Specialist (Manufacturing Operations) Future Flexibility: Required to support 2nd shift (5:30 PM-4:00 AM) beginning early 2027 Driving Required: Yes - occasional travel within TX. PPE: Safety shoes required; all other PPE provided About the Role We are seeking a Training & Development Specialist to support learning and workforce development across manufacturing operations in San Antonio. This role will play a key part in delivering training programs, supporting employee onboarding, maintaining training records, analyzing learning effectiveness, and partnering with operational leaders to build workforce capability as we expand to a second production shift. The ideal candidate brings hands-on training facilitation experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) in a manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or operational environment. Key Responsibilities Facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders. Deliver compliance, technical, operational, and leadership development training. Support onboarding and workforce development initiatives. Coordinate training schedules, enrollment, attendance, and completion reporting. Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee training records using LMS tools. Analyze training participation, completion rates, learner feedback, and effectiveness metrics. Prepare training reports and dashboards using Excel and other reporting tools. Assist in developing and updating lesson plans, facilitator guides, job aids, and training materials. Conduct training needs assessments and recommend program improvements. Partner with HR, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Manufacturing teams. Support training deployment across multiple shifts and operational locations. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following: Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant learning, training, education, or workforce development experience; OR Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, L&D, Business, or a related field; OR At least 3 years of relevant learning, training, workforce development, or education experience. Preferred Qualifications Training facilitation experience in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or production environments. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS). Training metrics, reporting, and compliance tracking experience. Experience creating training materials and job aids. Knowledge of adult learning principles. Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness to work onsite and flex to second-shift training requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr