Training Specialist

The Training Specialist is responsible for building and fostering a learning culture that drives frontline associate engagement and supports a High-Performing Organization (HPO). Leveraging the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) continuous improvement and change management this role develops and executes training strategies for both new hires and existing associates to enhance capability productivity and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design development and delivery of onboarding and training programs to ensure associates are prepared to perform their roles safely effectively and productively.
• Partner with site leaders and frontline associates to understand role requirements identify training needs and evaluate training effectiveness including the development of role-specific training plans.
• Develop evaluate and continuously improve training content courses and learning materials.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with required HR Safety Environmental Health and operational training programs.
• Support and coach site trainers to ensure training is delivered consistently and effectively including trainee assessments and trainer evaluations.
• Create and manage training checklists qualification programs and certification processes that document training completion and employee readiness.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team and TPM Training & People Development (TP&D) Pillar to identify capability gaps using TPM loss analysis and prioritize training initiatives.
• Partner with regional TPM TP&D teams and Training Specialists to share best practices leverage existing training resources and standardize approaches where appropriate.
• Complete TPM Workday learning modules and incorporate TPM TP&D and HPO principles into both short- and long-term training strategies.
• Support Human Resources with site-specific training initiatives including New Hire Orientation Workplace Respect Code of Conduct and other compliance-related programs.
• Coordinate and deliver training through a variety of learning methods including instructor-led computer-based hands-on classroom workshop simulator and distance-learning formats.
• Partner with external training providers as needed to implement specialized training programs.
• Coordinate training logistics including training facilities equipment computer access and other infrastructure requirements.
• Develop assessments quizzes and evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness and knowledge retention.
• Work various shifts as needed to support training activities with primary responsibilities occurring during day shift hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Applied Sciences Learning & Development Education or a related field.
• 2 years of Learning & Development Training Organizational Development or related experience; OR 5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated responsibility for employee training onboarding coaching or workforce development.
• Experience utilizing Workday Learning or Workday training-related functionality.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing facilitating and delivering training programs in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• 2 years of experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Instructional design curriculum development or adult learning experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication facilitation and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven coaching mentoring and employee development skills.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

Benefits

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