Specialist, Technical Training - 2nd/3rd Shifts

TPI Composites•Newton, IA

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Direct the training delivery activities of the Training and Certification Associates on a shift. Lead training activities, evaluate team training delivery effectiveness, conduct walk-arounds and shift hand-offs. Assist Training department with instructional design activities including task analysis, writing learning objectives, determining instructional strategies and assessment techniques, and creating courseware materials and trainer lesson plans. Assist in the development, implementation, and management of training devices that replicate or simulate real production equipment and production techniques. Work 1:1 daily with associates to ensure accurate training and support. Prepare reports, weekly and monthly. Support the training team and other departments in the creation, maintenance, and control of procedures, work instructions, best practices, forms, and other training related documents. Prepare and distribute documents and forms as needed. Carry out internal auditing assignments including performing audits and maintaining records of audit activities. Give support to other departments that work with the training team. Ability to work in a structured training environment. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education/ Skills/ Experience: Associate's degree (A. A.) from a two-year college; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Training Requirements: Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Physical Skills and Abilities: Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times. Stamina to work 50+ hours/week to support plant performance.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) from a two-year college; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times.
Stamina to work 50+ hours/week to support plant performance.

Responsibilities

Direct the training delivery activities of the Training and Certification Associates on a shift.
Lead training activities, evaluate team training delivery effectiveness, conduct walk-arounds and shift hand-offs.
Assist Training department with instructional design activities including task analysis, writing learning objectives, determining instructional strategies and assessment techniques, and creating courseware materials and trainer lesson plans.
Assist in the development, implementation, and management of training devices that replicate or simulate real production equipment and production techniques.
Work 1:1 daily with associates to ensure accurate training and support.
Prepare reports, weekly and monthly.
Support the training team and other departments in the creation, maintenance, and control of procedures, work instructions, best practices, forms, and other training related documents.
Prepare and distribute documents and forms as needed.
Carry out internal auditing assignments including performing audits and maintaining records of audit activities.
Give support to other departments that work with the training team.
Ability to work in a structured training environment.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.