Plant Training Coordinator (REQ922)

Spartech•Stamford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Training Coordinator is responsible for training, development, and retention of new manufacturing hires and continuing education for hourly production associates at Spartech’s Stamford, Connecticut plant. The role develops and implements annual learning plans, identifies training gaps with the Senior HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team, and creates solutions that meet training needs without adversely affecting operations. The coordinator formalizes new-hire training, manages orientation and floor trainers, supports ongoing talent development and retention, and creates career progression paths for Operators. The position also works with plant safety and quality leaders, supports training on new products and equipment, and promotes Spartech’s culture of respectful communication and teamwork. Spartech manufactures acrylic sheets at its Stamford facility for applications including aerospace, security, displays, furniture, and laser protection. The company describes itself as a manufacturing organization with more than a dozen locations in the United States and offers room for growth, competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs.

Requirements

3–5 years of management experience with direct reports.
Manufacturing experience is required.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a thoughtful, positive, and professional manner.
Ability to foster teamwork and respect.
Functional proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work productively and independently.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coach and develop others.
Leadership skills, including conflict resolution, encouraging others, and inspiring excellent work.
Ability to take direction humbly and collaborate to define and pursue team goals.
Positive outlook and attitude, with initiative and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the plastics industry is preferred.
Openness to continuing education as deemed necessary by senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Formalize new-hire training and create annual plant training plans with the Senior HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team.
Develop written training programs that include position- and operator-class coursework, quantified evaluations for position certification, and sustainment training for all positions.
Train new production hires.
Manage new-hire orientation, floor trainers, and onboarding programs.
Improve development and retention programs and continue developing existing talent.
Develop career progression paths for Operators through classifications, with focus on safety, efficiency and proficiency, and quality.
Work with the Plant EH&S Manager and Quality Manager and quality team.
Collaborate with the Senior HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team to establish special training topics, including new product, new equipment, and special or non-standard product training.
Share in L2L administration duties.
Promote the One Spartech culture and communicate respectfully.
Develop positive working relationships with team members, supervisors, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.