Training Specialist

Lightera • Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

The Training Specialist facilitates and develops training for the production floor. The role manages training documentation, including certifications and assessments, and maintains training matrices. It primarily supports the day shift, with possible assistance for the night shift as needed. The specialist coordinates plant-wide training, assesses training needs, designs and delivers curricula and learning materials, and manages training programs and initiatives. The role works with operators, management, engineers, EH&S, and other stakeholders to support employee performance and ensure new hires meet operations-readiness requirements.

Requirements

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• 2–5 years of experience with public speaking and delivering training and/or presentations.
• Initiative-taking and assertive, with a strong commitment to success.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to be flexible, hands-on, and pivot.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to accept guidance and learn from experiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience.
• 1+ year of warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience.
• 2–5 years of experience with training.
• 2–3 years of experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with Zoom and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct training for the overall plant.
• Design and conduct training programs to improve employee workplace performance in alignment with company core values.
• Perform training needs assessments and design and deliver curriculum and learning materials.
• Manage all phases of training.
• Manage the training matrix and keep living documents updated.
• Participate in and lead training projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with operators, management, engineers, EH&S, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure operations-readiness requirements are met for all new hires.
• Respond to training requests and needs from management.
• Manage training documentation, including certifications and assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED