Technical Training Specialist

Position Overview

As a Technical Training Specialist, you will partner with the Operations & Training teams on various training development projects. This role is responsible for coordinating site training initiatives and objectives, including hourly and salaried workforce training; focused on reducing downtime, increasing efficiency and increasing employee competencies. The Technical Training Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for the assigned area, maintain a current understanding of equipment, procedures and processes, and manage, edit, and review training documentation, audit department procedures and training materials, and validate understanding of training materials.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for operations employees, fostering excellence in manufacturing operations.
• Conduct on-the-job training related to the area’s core functional operations to ensure employees are competent to perform their assigned tasks.
• Support operations by providing training for new and existing members through classroom and 1:1 training.
• Make suggestions, design and develop training materials (procedures, SOPs, OPLs, guides, visual aids or other materials) to meet learning objectives.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to teach/learn additional programs and provide idea sharing and feedback.
• Review ongoing employee skill level performance, identify gaps and complete skills assessments.
• Lead cross‑training and upskilling initiatives based on skill assessments and business needs.
• Work with L&D partners to monitor training delinquency and forecast training needs to ensure all training is current and manufacturing associates remain compliant with training requirements.
• Maintain manufacturing process/product knowledge by periodically supporting production.
• Participate in first run meetings, changeovers or start‑ups to ensure adherence to processes and maintain current standards in future trainings.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in training, developing and onboarding employees.
• 3+ years of plant manufacturing experience in a food industry or related manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills; ability to build a positive and productive team environment.
• Essential ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong one‑on‑one communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the information needs of the team through regular and effective communication and follow‑up.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of administrative processes, systems and procedures for the area of responsibility.
• Team player who works well with others and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to remain calm, apply good judgment and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of issues: assess a situation, identify the cause, and determine potential solutions.
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Available and flexible to work overtime as needed to support the team and business needs.
• Strong record of performance in the areas of attendance, safety, quality, and productivity.
• High school diploma or GED required; post‑secondary education preferred.

We offer a competitive base pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees. This position works at our Neenah, Wisconsin manufacturing facility Tuesday‑Friday, 5:30 pm – 3:30 am, with the ability to adjust hours as needed for business needs.

• Frequent requirement to sit, hear, type data, use a personal computer and telephone; occasional operation of business machines and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands include multi‑tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
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