Training Coordinator

• The primary role of the training specialist is to lead programs related to all employee onboarding, EHS training, bid transfer training and job certification, in a manufacturing environment.
• Performs/instructs classroom training and practical/on the job training in a manufacturing environment for new hires including orientation, job bids or transfers to a department/new job.
• Performs/instructs classroom training and practical/on the job training when safety, quality or performance corrective action is needed, or when changes in methods or equipment require new training or re-training.
• Prepares, issues and maintains training materials across a variety of platforms.
• Creates, communicates and updates training schedules and tracking.
• Monitors and reports training progress.
• Follows ups with trainees to ensure they complete all training in timely and accurate manner.
• May assist with new hire and contractor orientation.
• Regularly investigates training requirements to suggest and take action on implementing changes to the training program as it relates to Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Principles.
• Seek and gather information from management, employees and other departments regarding the effectiveness of completed training, develops and implements solutions to improve effectiveness.
• May update existing work instructions or write work instructions for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment.
• Helps identify and drives development of on the job trainers for all job positions across all shifts.
• May provide support for community outreach and recruiting.

• Able to work a flexible schedule across all shifts (including weekends) when necessary.
• Able to work on the production floor for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, work practices and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PPT, and Visio preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Able to use logic and problem-solving tools to develop plans, understand issues and take calculated risks to proactively address current and future business needs.

• Preferred Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Prior experience developing and delivering training required.
• Prior experience providing full-scope training materials, from analyzing company needs to lesson planning, development and implementation is strongly preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule across all shifts (including weekends) when necessary.
• Able to work on the production floor for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, work practices and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PPT, and Visio preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Able to use logic and problem-solving tools to develop plans, understand issues and take calculated risks to proactively address current and future business needs.
• Prior experience in project management, technical writing, industrial engineering, inventory systems, and maintenance work order systems preferred.
• Experience integrating Risk Assessments, Hazard Awareness, Quality Systems, Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Principles into a training plan preferred.

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital.