Site Trainer - First shift

TTM Technologies•Syracuse, NY

4d•$58,857 - $98,095

About The Position

The Site Trainer provides leadership and helps develop and implement site training and development programs. The role analyzes training trends and results, develops strategies and methodologies to improve training effectiveness, schedules and monitors training certifications and recertifications, and works with site leadership to determine training needs. The trainer supports consistent, fair, compliant training processes and excellence in training across the site. The position plans, develops, facilitates, and implements employee training programs; maintains certification records and training matrices; coordinates certification testing and vendor training; evaluates and updates training materials; and develops training plans, reports, and communications. The role also oversees administration and tracking of CT training funds and grants, and works with the Corporate Training Manager on training materials and site training-budget monitoring. Flexible hours across shifts may be needed. The employee spends the majority of the workday sitting at a computer workstation. Candidates must comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements. Compensation is estimated at $58,857–$98,095. An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply depending on position assignment; alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a business-related field required, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of procedures and process training or related experience in manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of training concepts and principles.
Ability to assess training progress and communicate effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to problem-solve and develop solutions, methods, or systems that can improve company success and reduce costs.
Ability to recommend and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency.
Ability to implement recommendations and see projects through to completion.
Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately, organize facts and figures, and apply basic arithmetic, including calculating averages.
Ability to attend or conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information.
Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects, work independently and as part of a team, collaborate across functions, and build internal and external relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to make timely, effective, unbiased decisions and work with minimal supervision.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours across all shifts as needed.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two to five years of experience in a training-related function, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, facilitate, and implement training programs for employees.
Track employee training certifications, recertifications, and decertifications.
Work with Operations to schedule certification tests and grade their written portions.
Maintain operator certification-status records and coordinate with departments to keep training matrices current.
Work with department supervisors and managers to identify training needs and implement programs that address them.
Evaluate existing training programs and update materials to reflect current business needs.
Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual training plans, and report on plan status and results.
Communicate training issues, concerns, and trainee progress to managers and site leadership.
Work with functional organizations to develop training guidelines.
Recommend employee retraining and improvements to training programs and materials.
Help communicate changes, updates, and new procedures to employees.
Coordinate training with outside vendors and employee participation in vendor training.
Oversee tracking, administration, audits, usage, and application renewals for CT training funds and grants.
Work with the Corporate Training Manager to implement training materials and content and monitor spending against the site training budget.
Develop communications to inform employees about training updates and programs.
Work flexible shifts as needed or requested and perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including requirements for identifying ITAR products, recognizing foreign visitors, authorizing facility visits, handling export requirements, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.