Training Coordinator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials•Reading, PA

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Training Coordinator to support employee learning and workforce capabilities at its Reading, Pennsylvania facility. The role designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates training programs in collaboration with department leaders, subject matter experts, internal trainers, and external providers. The coordinator identifies skill gaps, creates learning opportunities that support employee development and business needs, and assesses training outcomes and their contribution to employee performance. The position manages training schedules, calendars, program logistics, in-house training facilities, equipment, educational resources, and learning management system (LMS) administration. It supports internal trainers through train-the-trainer sessions and promotes consistent delivery, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and calls for knowledge of industrial processes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Training, Education, or a related field.
Significant experience as a trainer, training facilitator, or coordinator of multiple training events.
Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and demonstrated success implementing effective training programs.
Experience managing the full training lifecycle, including needs assessment, planning, development, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.
Strong working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Knowledge of industrial processes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and coordinate interactive training programs that support employee development and business needs.
Create training materials, educational resources, and learning activities tailored to different audiences.
Identify and implement training methods such as on-the-job training, mentoring, role-playing, and professional development programs.
Partner with internal subject matter experts and external training providers to develop learning experiences.
Keep current with emerging training methods, instructional techniques, and learning technologies.
Develop and maintain training schedules, calendars, and program logistics.
Coordinate multiple training initiatives and ensure employees and trainers have the information and resources needed to participate.
Communicate training opportunities to encourage employee involvement.
Coordinate training activities with department leaders and internal stakeholders.
Oversee and maintain in-house training facilities, equipment, and educational resources.
Conduct organizational training needs assessments to identify employee skill and knowledge gaps.
Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts to identify workforce development priorities.
Recommend learning solutions that address identified needs and align with job requirements, employee development opportunities, and organizational objectives.
Evaluate training programs and their impact on employee performance.
Develop evaluation methods and reports to measure learning outcomes.
Analyze training results, feedback, and performance data to improve training content, delivery, and effectiveness.
Assess how training initiatives contribute to employee capabilities and key performance indicators.
Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions and support consistent, effective training delivery.
Use learning management systems to support training administration and coordination.
Promote instructional design and training facilitation best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across departments.