Training and Development Specialist

Colonial Chemical•South Pittsburg, TN

About The Position

Colonial Chemical is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to create, develop, implement, and deliver training and development programs for employees at all levels. The role calls for an experienced trainer who stays current with training tools and methods, understands chemical manufacturing, and can develop courses from scratch and teach diverse employee groups. This salaried position includes a performance-based bonus and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The specialist will assess job requirements and employee skill gaps, develop position-based training plans and succession-plan development timelines, create and deliver classroom and supervisor training, and coordinate training with Production and Safety trainers and Chattanooga State Community College. The role also maintains training records in Paycor and tracks employee certifications and credentials, including expiration dates and renewal needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience designing and delivering training, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing setting.
Understanding of professional roles in a manufacturing company, including Customer Service, Regulatory, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D/Lab, Maintenance, Safety, and Shipping.
Demonstrated ability to conduct job analyses and needs assessments and build training from scratch for adults across education levels.
Current knowledge of training tools and methods, including course-building software, learning management systems, and interactive classroom methods.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements for manufacturing.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate training and certification records.
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Chemical or process manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Master's degree in I/O, HR, or Organizational Development.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct job analyses by observing work and interviewing employees and supervisors; for production roles, coordinate with Production trainers.
Document job tasks, knowledge, skills, tools, and safety requirements, and help HR keep job descriptions current.
Build and maintain department skills matrices, compare employee skills with job requirements, and prioritize gaps by safety, quality, regulatory, and business risk.
Develop position-specific training plans covering onboarding, cross-training, and refresher training, coordinating production plans with Production trainers.
Add training needs to succession plans, identify development needs for successors to key positions, and set target completion dates.
Maintain an annual calendar for required training.
Create classroom training materials from scratch, including presentations, guides, and handouts; assess results through tests and feedback and improve training accordingly.
Build and deliver training for new and current supervisors, leads, and managers on team leadership, communication, coaching, feedback, conflict, performance documentation and reviews, shift handoffs, and safety leadership.
Train supervisors to apply attendance, discipline, overtime, and leave policies fairly and consistently; prepare future supervisors identified in succession plans and follow up on application of skills.
Deliver HR training on new-hire orientation, employee policies, harassment and discrimination prevention, equal employment opportunity, workplace violence prevention, leave programs, performance management, career development, and hiring and interviewing.
Coordinate employee training schedules with Production and Safety trainers and Chattanooga State Community College, avoiding production conflicts and ensuring all shifts are covered.
Track attendance and completion for training delivered by other trainers, maintain employee training logs, and enter completed training into Paycor records.
Track required employee certifications and credentials, record them and expiration dates in Paycor, schedule renewals before expiration, and notify supervisors and the Director of HR about expired or soon-to-expire credentials.