Manufacturing Training Specialist
About The Position
The Training Specialist supports Corning’s Fairport manufacturing plant by designing, delivering, administering, and continually improving employee training programs. The role ensures employees receive effective onboarding, job instruction, compliance, and skills-development training to support safe, consistent, and efficient operations. The position serves as a Training Within Industry (TWI) trainer and auditor, coordinates training programs and records, supports employee development, and creates or updates training materials and eLearning. It also uses learning-management-system data and training metrics to monitor compliance, identify gaps, evaluate effectiveness, and guide improvements. The specialist partners with Production, Process Training and Qualification Leads, subject-matter experts, and department training resources, and evaluates technologies that may improve training delivery, administration, and accessibility. Occasional off-shift support may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience developing, delivering, or administering training programs in a manufacturing, technical, or operational setting.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate classroom and hands-on training for employees at varying experience levels.
- Knowledge of adult-learning principles, instructional design, and structured on-the-job training practices.
- Experience administering learning systems, maintaining training records, and using data to track progress and identify gaps.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Occasional off-shift support may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction certification or demonstrated proficiency with the TWI Job Instruction methodology.
- Experience conducting training audits or evaluating adherence to standardized training methods.
- Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) or other training-records systems.
- Experience developing or implementing training technology, automation, reporting tools, Power Platform solutions, or system integrations.
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, process standardization, qualification systems, and continuous-improvement practices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Training Within Industry (TWI) trainer and auditor; deliver job-instruction training, coach users, and evaluate consistent use of the method.
- Administer and coordinate training programs, including scheduling, learning assignments, records, reporting, and employee support.
- Lead and support new-hire onboarding and ongoing employee development initiatives.
- Design, update, and deploy training materials, eLearning, and job aids using appropriate instructional methods and media.
- Maintain learning-management-system data and use training metrics to monitor compliance, identify gaps, and support improvement efforts.
- Support plant training projects, continuous-improvement initiatives, and cross-functional programs.
- Assess training effectiveness, accessibility, and alignment with plant and business needs.
- Partner with Production, Process Training and Qualification Leads, subject-matter experts, and department training resources to provide coaching and support.
- Evaluate and implement training technologies that improve training delivery, administration, and accessibility.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to the 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
