Training and Development Coordinator - Manufacturing
About The Position
Supports and executes manufacturing and technical training activities for site operations employees under the direction of the Plant Manager, ensuring workforce competency, operational readiness, and compliance in a manufacturing environment. Coordinates, delivers, and improves manufacturing training programs, providing feedback, progress updates, and recommendations to support operational goals and workforce development. The role works with the Operational Capabilities Manager, operations leadership, management, on-the-job trainers (OJTs), plant trainers, subject matter experts, and outside vendors to develop and execute training plans and provide employees with the resources and instruction needed to achieve competency. It also develops plant trainers, delivers classroom instruction, manages the site learning management system and training records, and supports continuous improvement through training data analysis.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 5 years of related experience, or an associate's degree and 3 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to achieve results and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner.
- Upbeat, positive, outgoing, and personable demeanor, with the ability to interact and relate well with coworkers.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.
- Experience facilitating technical, operational, or manufacturing training for frontline employees.
- Experience working with LMS systems.
Responsibilities
- Align training strategies, priorities, and resource needs with the Operational Capabilities Manager, and provide updates on progress, risks, and key performance indicators.
- Escalate critical training, competency, or compliance issues and propose corrective action plans.
- Lead, coordinate, and deliver New Hire Orientation sessions and technical manufacturing training for production, operations, and support employees.
- Partner with management, OJTs, plant trainers, subject matter experts, and outside vendors to develop and execute department training plans and identify required resources, tools, and programs.
- Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to plant trainers to strengthen their training design, instruction, and employee skill assessment capabilities.
- Develop classroom materials and instruct manufacturing employees on workmanship standards, process procedures, and operations so employees meet qualification or certification competency standards.
- Conduct annual recertification training and competency demonstrations, provide training for state license exams, maintain records, and submit state license renewals as appropriate.
- Manage the site LMS for manufacturing and operations employees and ensure physical and electronic training records are accurately maintained and uploaded to personnel files and the LMS in a timely manner.
- Collect training data from assessments, observations, LMS reports, and survey feedback, and partner with the Operational Capabilities Manager to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to manage the OJT program, including trainer selection and development, train-the-trainer certifications, coaching, and auditing training outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
