Training Specialist

Vestas•Brighton, CO

4d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist develops the training tactical plan. Interfaces directly with stakeholders for requirements which are converted into training programs supporting business requirements. Responsible for direct supervision of a Team that delivers, plans, schedules and develops employee training that results in effective employee performance related to training programs. Performs a variety of administrative activities including database management, drafting reports, and presentations to Leadership teams.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and SAP)
Ability to lead and deliver training material individually or in classroom settings
Ability to Manage a Team
Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and verbally to express oneself clearly
Ability to effectively lead a cross-functional team
Ability to establish targets and translate them into actionable plans with the department
Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, adult learning, organizational development or equivalent discipline
5 years of previous training or training coordinating experience in curriculum design, development and delivery
1-3 years Leading or Supervising a team
Knowledge of techniques and philosophies of adult education
High level of written English. Ability to create training programs, instructions and training manuals at the appropriate level. Ability to effectively present information in large classes, one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors and managers in the organization
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook)
Strong ability to respectfully challenge colleagues and consultants across demographics
Creativity in developing engaging and effective training materials
Exceptional presentation and communication skills are required
Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines
Data-driven to measure and achieve operational excellence
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

Lead interface with management and key business stakeholders to determine training needs
Work directly with Managers and P&C on high performance teams through progression development strategy
Develop training plans aligned to business objectives
Collaborate with regional and global training teams to deliver corporate training initiatives
Manage training department staff to include employee performance
Oversee the design of training programs and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs, production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures or processes
Oversee and report on the annual compliance training programs
Manage the research of new training technologies to incorporate innovation techniques into programs
Develop training effectiveness program to monitor training program success
Utilize continuous improvement approach to evolve training programs for competitiveness
Coordinate on the job training with the new employee’s supervisor/manager
Lead the research, selection and management of outside consultants and trainers to conduct training in specific topics
Maintain training records for attendance in compliance with Company standards
Evaluate training for evidence of the effectiveness of training per Company guidelines
Work to keep training programs interactive and designed based upon adult learning theory in order to engage trainees
Must be able to work different shifts to support training requirements as needed
Other duties as assigned