Technical Training Specialist

TPI Composites Inc • Newton, IA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

TPI Composites is seeking a Training Specialist to support the development, certification, and success of its manufacturing workforce. The role delivers training, coaches associates on the production floor, maintains training records, and partners with leaders to ensure employees are trained, certified, and successful in their roles.

The position delivers classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training; supports onboarding, certification, and skills development; assesses training effectiveness; and provides feedback and follow-up coaching. It also maintains training documentation, helps develop and update training materials and procedures, partners with cross-functional teams to identify workforce training needs, and communicates training progress to leadership.

The role requires significant time on the manufacturing floor, including regular walking and standing, observing employee performance, and providing coaching. Schedule flexibility is needed to support training across various shifts and departments.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in training, coaching, employee development, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to assess skill gaps, provide coaching, and drive continuous learning and employee development.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience maintaining training records, reporting metrics, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, including regular walking, standing, and engagement with employees.
• Schedule flexibility to support training needs across various shifts and departments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training to manufacturing associates.
• Coach and support employees throughout onboarding, certification, and skills development.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Conduct floor audits, observations, and follow-up coaching to ensure training compliance.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and required documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating training materials, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Leadership teams to identify training needs and support workforce development.
• Prepare training reports and communicate progress to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other training-related projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree