Operations Training Coordinator

Novelis • Ashville, OH

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About The Position

The Operations Training Coordinator supports operational excellence at Novelis Ashville by developing, implementing, and driving the site’s Education & Training system in alignment with the Novelis Operating System (NOS) and continuous improvement programs. The role identifies training needs tied to operational losses and key performance indicators, develops competency-gap reduction initiatives, supports new-hire integration, manages the Learning Management System (LMS), and helps the leadership team meet compliance-training requirements. It also measures training effectiveness and supports implementation of NOS standards to strengthen continuous improvement and site capabilities.

The coordinator works across manufacturing functions and with local and corporate leaders to develop training plans, curricula, training matrices, and standard operating procedures. The role supports training delivery and scheduling, maintains learning infrastructure, provides training reports, and collaborates with other plant locations on training needs and best practices. The position may require travel to other plants or training providers. Novelis is unable to provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered based on site policy.
• At least 5 years of experience delivering or coordinating adult learning or training, preferably in manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support cross-functional teams and NOS routines.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize responsibly, balance multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills and comfort managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to travel to other plants or training providers.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, and Excel, and familiarity with Oracle production data environments.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methods and experience with manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, scrap, and throughput, and with NOS or similar operating systems.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, LMS administrator roles, or organizational development roles.
• Demonstrated success designing curricula, conducting gap analyses, and facilitating training.
• Experience in continuous improvement management, budget management, scheduling, planning, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Connect training to plant losses and KPIs using root cause analysis and KPI trees; consolidate Man & Method losses with departments and site leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering & Reliability, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and other functions to identify trends, create work-center training plans, and support policy deployment.
• Partner with EHS on completion of mandatory compliance training.
• Coordinate with HR on new-hire integration cadence and support scheduling and proctoring of pre-employment assessments.
• Coordinate and support New Hire Orientation.
• Maintain the LMS, including assignments, records, and certifications, and generate training status reports.
• Coordinate with the corporate learning and development team on facility training compliance needs, such as Cornerstone.
• Communicate goals, measures, and standards to work centers and coordinate team meetings as needed.
• Support change management, strategic planning, and audits related to training systems.
• Verify and validate training projects; present priorities to the site Steering Committee.
• Create and facilitate skills-gap reduction efforts and projects.
• Measure training effectiveness, conduct post-training evaluations, develop action plans, and facilitate gap closure.
• Develop training materials and curricula with and for subject matter experts.
• Select trainers and trainees and manage the facility training matrix; own the site matrix and develop additional matrices as needed.
• Improve training-matrix scheduling and adherence and support site leaders in achieving targets.
• Identify, benchmark, and maintain learning infrastructure, including training rooms, conference rooms, training methods, and digital training tools.
• Work with local and corporate leaders to develop and review standard operating procedures and Job Instructions in the document management system.
• Collaborate with other plant locations to address offsite training needs and share best practices.
• Assist with coordination and logistics for onsite training for employees from other locations.
• Adhere to and support applicable company quality, environmental, health and safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options.
• Competitive paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options.
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7.
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources.

What This Job Offers

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