Manufacturing Training Specialist

Talis Group • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Talis Group’s client, a well-established food manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Training Specialist to lead employee training and development across a three-shift manufacturing operation. This hands-on role focuses on coaching employees, developing frontline talent, and building training programs that improve safety, quality, and performance. As part of a collaborative HR team, the specialist oversees floor training, partners with supervisors to develop employee skills, validates job competency, and promotes consistent training standards across all shifts. The facility is in the Austin, Indiana area. Relocation assistance is offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Leadership, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute.
• At least 3 years of hands-on training experience in manufacturing.
• Experience training, coaching, or developing employees in manufacturing, warehousing, or operations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective on-the-job training methods.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn HR and training systems.
• Ability to build credibility with frontline employees and supervisors.
• English proficiency required.
• Willingness to obtain relevant training certifications after hire, if not already held.

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Spanish proficiency.
• Experience maintaining audit-ready training records or developing work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, cross-training, retraining, and employee qualification programs.
• Partner with supervisors to strengthen on-the-job training and employee development.
• Observe employees performing job duties to validate competency and compliance with established procedures, food safety, quality, and safety standards.
• Develop and reinforce training in GMPs, food safety, workplace safety, manufacturing technology, and Lean/continuous improvement.
• Maintain training records, qualification matrices, and compliance documentation.
• Identify gaps in work instructions and training processes, and coordinate updates and improvements with department leaders.
• Promote consistent training methods and qualification standards across all three shifts.
• Support HR initiatives, including recruiting, onboarding, training administration, and employee development.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development.
• SHRM membership.
• Company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level