Training Specialist Job Opening

• Promote the development of a Learning Mindset across the organization
• Identify training solution opportunities through needs assessment and regular connection and partnership with internal stakeholders. Align and prioritize training needs with company, business unit and functional goals/objectives
• Market and promote training opportunities to department leaders and employees in a compelling way to drive engagement, proficiency, productivity, teamwork, retention, growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize technology to enhance the learning experience, deliver content and track individual requirements and program completion through
  • Training Checklists
  • Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) and other applicable work instructions
  • Individual Training Records (ITRs)
  • Department Training Records (DTRs).
• Coordinate with Level 4 employees (Training Mentors) and department managers to schedule, recruit for, and deliver Level 3 (Train-the-Trainer) training.
• Work individually and in small groups to coach Level 3 trainers to maintain accurate & timely training records and become ever more engaging trainers.
• Coordinate with Level 4 and Level 3 employees to deliver Level 2 training & refreshers.
• Facilitate regular Training Team meetings with Level 3 & 4 employees to deliver updates and practice training techniques.
• Maintain and further develop the iShare training page.
• Coordinate with other departments to produce, update, and distribute employee recognition materials including certificates, the employee photo board and other signage, and internal marketing materials.
• Assist with orientation and other onboarding activities for new employees as appropriate.
• Analyze and incorporate new training methods and techniques
• Develop and prepare educational/training aids and materials, as needed
• Analyze the effectiveness of training solutions through surveys, evaluations, testing and on-the-job application results.
• Support implementation & auditing of ISO & other standards as needed.

Qualifications:

• Significant work experience (5+ years) as a trainer preferably in a small to medium sized manufacturing environment characterized by hands on/entrepreneurial environment
• Familiar with both traditional and modern job training methods, trends and techniques
• Exhibits strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Positive, inclusive, can-do attitude, even during times of interdepartmental stress & conflict
• Ability to engage, relate with, and motivate employees
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a rapidly changing, high volume production environment

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help