Training Coordinator

TTM Technologies • Stafford Springs, CT

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About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com Scope: Provides leadership and helps develop & implement training & development programs for the TTM Stafford Springs sites. Provides overall program training for IPC and J-STD needs of the company. Analyzes training trends and results, develops strategies and methodologies to improve training effectiveness. Schedules & monitors training certifications & re-certifications. Ensures consistency & fairness, process compliance & training excellence. Works with site leadership to determine training needs.

Requirements

• Ability to assess training progress and communicate effectively with Operators, Technicians, Engineers, Supervisors and Managers.
• Effectively problem solve to develop new solutions, methods, or systems that will result in a major impact on the company’s success and reduce cost.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize efficiencies
• Knowledge of procedures and process training or related experience in manufacturing related operations.
• Knowledge of training concepts and principles.
• Implement recommendations and see projects through to completion
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately; to organize facts and figures; apply basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages
• Attend or conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information
• Excellent written and oral communication; good presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills – good listener, seeks input from others, provide positive mentoring; organizational management – coordinate multiple training sessions/topics; effective time management; attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects
• Ability to work independently and be a team player; work with cross-functional teams; build strong relationships- internally and externally
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to make effective, timely unbiased decisions
• Able and willing to work flexible hours across all shifts as needed; work with minimal supervision.
• Spend majority of the workday sitting at a computer workstation
• Associate’s Degree in business related field required.
• 2 – 5 yrs experience in training related function, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing/facilitating, and implementing training programs for employees.
• Responsible for IPC and J-STD training.
• Keeps track of training certifications, re-certifications & de-certifications for employees.
• Works with Operations to schedule certification tests and grade the written portion of the certification tests.
• Maintains records of operator certification status and interfaces with respective departments to keep area training matrices current.
• Works with department Supervisors & Managers to determine training needs and implements programs to support the identified needs.
• Evaluates existing training programs and helps update training materials to reflect current business needs.
• Develops/maintains monthly, quarterly and annual training plans and prepares reports on training plan status/results.
• Communicates training issues, concerns and trainee progress to respective Manager and site leadership.
• Interacts with functional organizations to develop training guidelines with their assistance.
• Makes recommendations for re-training of employees and for improving training/training materials.
• Assists in communication of changes, updates and new procedures to employees.
• Interacts with outside vendors to facilitate training programs as needed.
• Coordinates employee participation in outside vendor training as needed.
• Oversees tracking, administration, audits, usage and application renewals for CT training funds/grants
• Works with Corporate Training Manager to ensure proper implementation of training materials/content and to monitor spend against the site training budget.
• Develops communications to ensure employees have knowledge of training updates & programs.
• Works flexible shifts as needed or requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

What This Job Offers

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