Training and Workforce Development Specialist

Siemens•Wendell, NC

14h•$63,393 - $132,376•Onsite

About The Position

The Training and Workforce Development Specialist is based in Wendell, North Carolina. The role teaches, coaches, and develops employees through classroom and hands-on instruction, while creating and managing curriculum to build skills across the plant. The specialist partners with operations leaders and subject matter experts to deliver training, launch programs such as a leadership academy, and track employee skill development. The position requires a strong instructor who can quickly learn technical content and explain it clearly to groups of varying sizes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of experience in leadership, teaching, or training in a high-growth manufacturing or education environment, such as manufacturing workforce training or education with curriculum development.
At least 5 years of experience creating, managing, and delivering training or instruction, including presenting to and teaching small and large groups of 30 or more participants.
At least 5 years of experience coaching employees and assessing, tracking, and reporting skills and competency, using data to drive decisions.
At least 5 years of experience building leadership development, train-the-trainer, or enrichment programs that teach communication and interpersonal skills.
At least 5 years of experience with advanced Microsoft Office skills, instructional technology, learning new systems quickly, and using a learning management system on any platform.
At least 5 years of experience creating and managing skills rubrics, competency matrices, tracking tools, training records, qualification databases, and workforce development reporting systems.
At least 5 years of experience developing training dashboards and analyzing workforce development data using Excel, Power Query, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
At least 5 years of experience with a general understanding of common hand and power tools, such as screwdrivers, drills, and crimping tools.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience using AI tools, such as prompting or agent building, to support curriculum development, productivity, and data management.
Experience managing training records, qualification databases, skills matrices, learning management systems, or workforce development reporting systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in electrical, power protection or distribution, engineered-to-order, or discrete manufacturing environments, including mechanical work or use of power tools.

Responsibilities

Teach instructor-led and hands-on training in classroom and production environments to small and large groups, including groups of 30 or more.
Create, manage, and implement training curricula and courses addressing skill gaps, including leadership academy and enrichment training for team leads and supervisors.
Coach and mentor employees throughout onboarding, qualification, and skills development, providing instruction, feedback, and support as they progress to advanced operational competencies.
Teach and coach site trainers and subject matter experts in effective instruction using varied training and learning styles.
Evaluate learning and competency through observation, demonstration, and skills assessments.
Build rubrics and data trackers for the competency matrix; monitor required training, qualifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements; and report status and compliance metrics to plant leadership.
Use workforce development data to support decisions and confirm workforce readiness.
Use instructional technology, Microsoft Office, AI tools, and learning management systems to design, deliver, and track training, partnering with system owners to develop learning content.
Develop, maintain, and improve on-the-job training programs, qualification standards, training records, certification pathways, and skills verification processes.
Partner with supervisors, subject matter experts, and site leadership to translate manufacturing processes into engaging training that closes skill gaps and promotes continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and growth.
Analyze workforce capability data to identify future development priorities, succession needs, and skills shortages.