Training Coordinator

Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position:
Coordinates and executes onboarding and training of plant floor personnel using classroom and on-the-job training for the operation and maintenance of production equipment, job safety practices, quality policies and procedures for the safe and effective performance of the work assignment.

• Leads and assists in developing training program components and methods of training, including:
• Assessment and documentation of employees in procedural competencies
• Revises instructional material documents based on current requirements/practices
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility
• Supports components of new employee onboarding, leads some classroom and on-the-job training, and coordinates with other SMEs
• Administers training records and tracks training progress as prescribed by the plant training program guidelines, and reports progress regularly to individual trainees, supervisors and other stakeholders
• Evaluates employee proficiency by administering applicable assessments
• Coordinates and schedules training with plant training resources
• Accesses, inputs, and exports information from plant computer systems and the learning management system (LMS)
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company, including the ability to handle stress and to interact with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Works the scheduled hours determined by plant location and may provide training to off-shifts as needed
• Champions continuous improvement of plant technical training effectiveness

Professional & Education Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high-speed manufacturing
• Specific business experience (e.g., machining, foundry)
• Previous experience training employees

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively train plant floor employees on safe and effective operations of plant production equipment and processes, using adult learning techniques and providing constructive feedback on training progress
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through, and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; other computer skills as applicable
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Be inclusive of new hires and support continuous development of employees
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard can and end-making techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills
• Must be able to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner
• Perform such individual assignments as management may direct