Training Specialist

Dover Corporation•Salisbury, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist is responsible for creating, delivering, and continuously improving training programs that support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering to ensure employees are properly trained on processes, equipment, and standard work. The Training Lead serves as a subject-matter resource for on-the-job training, supports new hire onboarding, maintains training documentation and certifications, and helps build a skilled, flexible workforce aligned with production and compliance requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methods required.
Proven leadership abilities.
Experienced in delivery of training material in a classroom setting required.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail.
Experience working in areas of the subject matter being taught required.
Average skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Strong presentation skills and experience with speaking to large groups required.
Solid written and verbal communications skills required.
Ability to organize and manage numerous tasks and projects simultaneously required.
Successful candidate must be an energetic self-starter, who has a desire to continually learn and grow professionally.
Ability to work under minimal guidance required.

Nice To Haves

J-STD and IPC 610 Trainer Certification preferred.
Background in teaching and/or public speaking highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct training events for manufacturing personnel and/or other department personnel as requested.
Work with Leads to ensure production processes are being followed.
Responsible for the scheduling and the communication of training events, working with managers and supervisors to optimize training time while minimizing impact to production schedules.
Post schedules and maintain training information boards.
Coach and assist trainers in development and delivery of training modules.
Attend training events to evaluate effectiveness and aide the continuous improvement process.
Suggest improvement opportunities to trainers and management.
Suggest process changes to Engineering.
Assist in the evaluation of potential training material for purchase.
Coordinate the activities of other trainers.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off
10 paid holidays per calendar year
paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually
40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services