Plant Training Coordinator (REQ922)

Spartech•Stamford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Training Coordinator is responsible for training, developing, and retaining new manufacturing hires and providing continuing education for hourly production associates at Spartech’s Stamford, Connecticut plant. The coordinator develops and implements annual learning plans, works with the Senior HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team to identify training gaps, and creates and improves programs that support employee development and retention. This role contributes to process improvement and promotes the One Spartech culture, including respectful communication and positive working relationships.

Requirements

3–5 years of management experience with direct reports.
Manufacturing experience; plastics industry experience is preferred.
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 initiative in problem-solving.
Openness to continuing education as deemed necessary by senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the plastics industry.

Responsibilities

Formalize and manage new-hire training.
Create annual plant training plans in collaboration with the Senior HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team, addressing training needs without adversely affecting operations.
Develop written training programs with position-specific coursework, quantified evaluations for certification, and sustainment training for all positions.
Train incoming production employees.
Manage new-hire orientation, floor trainers, and onboarding programs.
Improve development and retention programs and support the continued development of existing employees.
Develop career progression paths for operators through classifications, with attention to safety, efficiency/proficiency, and quality.
Work with the Plant EH&S Manager and the Quality Manager and quality team.
Collaborate with the Senior HR Manager and Plant Leadership Team on special training topics, including new products or equipment and special or non-standard products.
Share in L2L administration duties.
Promote the One Spartech culture and respectful communication.
Develop positive working relationships with team members, supervisors, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.