Training Coordinator

TTM•Stafford Springs, CT

16d•Onsite

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. This role provides leadership and helps develop & implement training & development programs for the TTM Stafford Springs sites. It provides overall program training for IPC and J-STD needs of the company. The Training Coordinator analyzes training trends and results, develops strategies and methodologies to improve training effectiveness. They schedule & monitor training certifications & re-certifications, ensuring consistency & fairness, process compliance & training excellence. This role 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.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
2 – 5 yrs experience in training related function, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

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.