Training Manager

Position Summary:

The Training Coordinator is responsible for leading Vantage Plastics Training Program for all facilities. The Training Coordinator is accountable for planning, organizing, and delivering training programs to Team Members to improve their job safety, job skills, and job knowledge. This role works cross functionally across the organization to ensure training compliance and employee growth.

Vantage Plastics Core Values

Vantage Plastics core values are the foundation of the culture, guiding how the company leads, serves and makes decisions every day. The are not just statements but active principles that shape interactions with employees, customers, suppliers and the community.

Servant Hearts- A commitment to serving each other, customers, suppliers and the community with generosity and a spirit of giving back

Humbly Confident- Confidence in one's skills and abilities, combined with openness to collaboration, continuous learning, and humility in the face of challenge.

All Actions with Integrity- Upholding honesty, ethics, and strong moral principles to build trust with all stakeholders.

Pursue Opportunities That Drive Us Forward- proactively identifying and acting on opportunities that align with the company's mission and help achieve its goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promptly address urgent training requests and deliver critical programs within tight deadlines.
• Facilitate Employee orientation and onboarding training including touching base the first few weeks and coming back to those struggling or unsure of themselves.
• Identify and assess future and current training needs.
• Design, develop and implement various programs to better develop and utilize human resources and improve individual and organizational capability.
• Create training materials using LMS system.
• Document manufacturing work processes.
• Identify and implement training process improvements.
• Coordinate and facilitate training session.
• Monitor and evaluate training program's effectiveness and success.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable safety regulations working in concert with the Safety Manager.
• Track training progress and maintain all training documentation.
• Provide on-site training direction and support during off shifts.
• Work in a team environment.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, training, and regulations.
• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement project team activities.
• Assist with talent and workforce planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field, preferred.
• 3-5 years of training program design, facilitation and implementation experience, preferred.
• Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Advanced understanding of Learning Management Systems, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design, required.
• Safety expertise, preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with a high degree of urgency and prioritize projects/tasks.
• Committed to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (clear and concise) through writing, speaking, active listening, and presentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related LMS software.
• Ability to develop and foster business relationships.
• Ability to approach conflicts with vendors, customers, and colleagues in a constructive manner following the Vantage Plastics Core Values.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross-functionally with other departments/stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance and must be self-directed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions.
• Ability to understand own thoughts, feelings, and actions; and how they influence own behavior and impact others.
• Willing to participate in Company designated training.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the company handbook.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to practice safe work habits.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This is an office/plant position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, ability to work in varying temperatures, and use of hands continuously for eight hours. This position requires lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. This position requires extended amounts of time walking. This position requires occasional work time before or after a normal office shift including evening or early morning training sessions to align with production operations. This position requires the operation of basic office equipment and potential equipment operation to learn the processes. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.