Lead Training Specialist

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,500 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 28 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia.

Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate, deliver, and track employee training programs to ensure compliance, qualification, and development requirements are met Develop and maintain annual training plans, training materials, procedures, and related documentation

Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, audits, KPIs, and compliance metrics; recommend and implement improvements

Maintain accurate training records, qualification matrices, job qualification logs, and Learning Management System (LMS) data to support audit readiness

Conduct new hire orientation, onboarding training, contractor orientations, and probationary employee progress reviews

Assign and track computer-based training and ensure completion of required certifications and retraining activities

Partner with managers and supervisors to identify training needs and support employee development initiatives

Facilitate train-the-trainer programs and coach internal subject matter experts, supervisors, and leaders on training processes

Lead site training and safety culture initiatives to promote employee engagement, compliance, and performance

Prepare and communicate training reports, compliance metrics, and program status updates to leadership

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits related to training and qualification requirements

Maintain current knowledge of operational processes, products, and regulatory requirements to ensure effective training programs

Coordinate and administer employee bid processes as assigned.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support business needs

Partner with HR, Operations, Safety, and Leadership teams to identify training needs and ensure compliance requirements are metPlan, develop, and deliver training programs using a variety of methods, including classroom, on-the-job, coaching, and digital training

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Organizational Development, or closely related technical discipline ORA high school diploma or technical certification combined with 10+ years of direct chemical plant operations or heavy industrial training experience may be accepted in lieu of a four-year degree

Preferred

Certifications:

Certified Professional in Training and Performance (CPTP), Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or specialized OSHA/PSM certifications are highly desirable

Skills:

Strong training facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver engaging learning experiences in both virtual and in-person environments

Ability to develop and implement competency-based training and qualification programs, including performance assessments and practical skill evaluations

Strong knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements, including PSM, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and training compliance standards

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and influence diverse stakeholders

Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and a customer-focused approach

Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and translate complex operational tasks into effective training solutions

Experience conducting field…