Training Program Leader

GE Aerospace • Clarendon, VT

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About The Position

The Training Program Leader will champion future success for the Hooksett Facility by guiding the development of all employees. Identify gaps in mechanical and behavioral skills and ensure compliance with Quality System requirements. Work cross-functionally with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to develop and deliver training programs that are efficient, effective, and aligned with GE Aerospace's priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Essential Responsibilities:
Assess Training Needs and Address Gaps:
Conduct training needs assessments and implement actions to address gaps.
Partner with SMEs to develop tailored training programs that resonate with the local audience.
Develop Training for Frontline Leadership:
Design and implement training programs specifically for frontline leadership teams to enhance their skills in managing teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety and quality.
Collaborate with leadership to identify key competencies and development areas for frontline leaders.
Develop Training Framework:
Create a structured training plan for current roles
Build and maintain a database of approved SMEs to deliver training.
Ensure training modules are delivered with high quality, professional preparation, and key messaging.
Maintain a database reflecting the training status of each employee.
Deliver and Support Training:
Act as the primary contact for providing training and development across the site.
Support all functions in delivering specific functional training needs by advising, mentoring, providing feedback, and assessing effectiveness.
Collect relevant examples to tailor training content to the audience.
Provide Leadership and Collaboration:
Lead, oversee, and mentor a team of training specialists.
Connect with other sites to leverage training best practices.
Establish a network of external sources for training when internal resources are unavailable.
Grow capacities by developing scalable training solutions and enhancing team capabilities to meet evolving organizational needs.
Develop Community and Talent Pipeline:
Build relationships with local and regional educational programs to promote a talent pipeline.
Drive Continuous Improvement:
Gather feedback and improve curriculum on an ongoing basis.
Support lean transformation and identify process/training improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training design and delivery, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Safety-first mindset.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Humble: Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: Shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: Quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership Ability: Strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem Solver: Analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Sense of Urgency: Proactively addresses challenges and drives timely solutions.
• Self-Direction: Demonstrates initiative, works independently, and takes ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess Training Needs and Address Gaps
• Partner with SMEs to develop tailored training programs
• Develop Training for Frontline Leadership
• Design and implement training programs for frontline leadership teams
• Collaborate with leadership to identify key competencies
• Develop Training Framework
• Create a structured training plan for current roles
• Build and maintain a database of approved SMEs
• Ensure training modules are delivered with high quality
• Maintain a database reflecting the training status of each employee
• Deliver and Support Training
• Act as the primary contact for providing training and development
• Support all functions in delivering specific functional training needs
• Provide Leadership and Collaboration
• Lead, oversee, and mentor a team of training specialists
• Connect with other sites to leverage training best practices
• Establish a network of external sources for training
• Grow capacities by developing scalable training solutions
• Develop Community and Talent Pipeline
• Build relationships with local and regional educational programs
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Gather feedback and improve curriculum on an ongoing basis
• Support lean transformation and identify process/training improvements

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level