Training Coordinator

Training Coordinator – Lane Automotive

Location:

Lane Drive, Southwest Michigan, 8300 Lane Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098, USA

The Training Coordinator is responsible for leading Lane Automotive’s Training Program. The Training Coordinator is accountable for planning, organizing, and delivering training programs to Team Members to improve their job safety, job skills, and job knowledge. This role works cross‑functionally across the organization to ensure training compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promptly address urgent training requests and deliver critical programs within tight deadlines.
• Identify and assess future and current training needs.
• Develop and implement individualized and group training programs.
• Create training materials.
• Identify and implement training process improvements.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions.
• Participate and assist with all New Hire Orientations.
• Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness and success.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Track training progress and maintain all training documentation.
• Develop, coach, and lead the Training Administrator.
• Provide on‑site training direction and support during off shifts.
• Attend industry events (Company Events, Trade Shows, and Motorsports Events) as a strong brand representative.
• Work in a team environment.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, training, and regulations.
• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement project team activities.
• Assist with talent and workforce planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field, preferred.
• 3‑5 years of training program design and implementation experience, preferred.
• Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Advanced understanding of Learning Management Systems, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design, required.
• Safety regulation expertise, required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with a high degree of urgency, and prioritize projects/tasks.
• Committed to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills and detail‑oriented with exceptional critical thinking, multi‑tasking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (clear and concise) through writing, speaking, active listening, and presentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job‑related equipment and software.
• Ability to develop and foster business relationships.
• Ability to approach conflicts with vendors, customers, and colleagues in a constructive manner.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross‑functionally with other departments/stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance and must be self‑directed.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions.
• Ability to understand own thoughts, feelings, and actions; and how they influence own behavior and impact others.
• Willing to participate in Company designated training.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the company handbook.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to practice safe work habits.

Physical Demands:

This is an office type position and a general warehouse position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and using hands continuously for eight hours. This position requires lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally with assistance lifting/moving up to 100 pounds. This position requires extended amounts of time walking and climbing stairs. This position requires frequent work time beyond an eight‑hour shift/40‑hour week including shift rotation and weekends.

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