Training Specialist; Brighton

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner in sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines. Since 2010, the Nacelles Factory in Brighton has proudly manufactured nacelles (engines) and hubs for wind turbines within 265,000 square feet of production space.

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.

• 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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power 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…