Manufacturing Training Coordinator

NOV•Giddings, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Training Coordinator develops, standardizes, and delivers structured training programs across FGS Manufacturing facilities. As a field-based training resource, the coordinator works with site leadership, Quality, and Safety teams to strengthen workforce capability, reinforce safe work practices, and promote consistent manufacturing processes. Regular travel between facilities is required to provide on-site training and align practices. The role delivers computer-based and hands-on instruction, validates employee competencies, maintains training documentation, and uses performance metrics and employee feedback to improve learning outcomes. Training covers safety, quality, production processes, equipment operation, fabrication, and inspection requirements. The coordinator also supports consistent training materials, work instructions, and procedures across multiple locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of Fiber Glass manufacturing experience.
Ability to communicate technical processes clearly to diverse employee groups.
Strong facilitation, coaching, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, Quality, and Safety teams and with diverse teams and departments.
Proficiency with computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI) and Adobe.
Basic math and writing skills.
Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn job duties as required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and read drawings, instructions, and repair and assembly operations.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time between locations.
Flexible scheduling availability.
Ability to prioritize and act on opportunities for measurable efficiency gains.
While performing the job, regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Factory environment includes exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Fiber Glass manufacturing experience in a leadership or coaching role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver structured training for shop-floor employees on safety, quality, production processes, equipment, and inspection requirements.
Conduct computer-based and hands-on instruction and validate employee skills and competencies.
Standardize training materials, work instructions, and standard operating procedures across manufacturing sites.
Work with site managers and supervisors to identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans.
Maintain accurate training records, documentation, and competency tracking in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Quality and Safety teams to incorporate defect prevention, injury reduction, and audit findings into training content.
Measure training effectiveness using performance metrics and employee feedback, and improve programs as needed.
Use digital tools, e-learning platforms, and blended learning methods to support training across shifts and locations.
Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities to provide on-site training and align training practices.
Promote a safe work environment by reinforcing OSHA, ISO, and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.