What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Emerson?
Join our high-tech manufacturing facility in Marshalltown, Iowa, where we produce large, custom-designed control valves. The primary role of the Training Coordinator is to manage and maintain the Dozuki Knowledge and Training Management System to ensure effective training delivery across the organization. This role works closely with the Training team, Operations, IT, HR, and key stakeholders to create content, enhance system functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and support end-users. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about optimizing learning experiences.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Manage system access, roles, and permissions to ensure data integrity and appropriate user access. Support 1 or multiple sites depending on site size.
- Oversee daily operations of Dozuki including configuration, course development, content uploads, and user management.
- Serve as the primary contact for Dozuki inquiries, offering technical support and resolving issues.
- Assist with testing and deployment of system enhancements.
- Monitor and analyze usage; create dashboards and reports to measure training completion and compliance.
- Support regulatory and compliance-based training assignments and tracking.
- Support the Training Department and Operations in structuring learning paths and onboarding experiences.
- Assigning training courses, tracking learner progress, and generating reports on training completion.
- Content Management Support: Create content, upload, organize, and update learning materials within Dozuki.
- Collaborate and assist Content Creators.
- Monitor documentation is updated as specified, including user guides, courses, work instructions, FAQs, and internal reference materials.
You are a technically skilled and diligent professional who flourishes with solving sophisticated manufacturing challenges. You have a deep understanding of machining processes and toolpath optimization, and you continuously seek ways to improve quality, efficiency, and cycle time. You communicate clearly across departments, collaborating with machinists, engineers, and managers to ensure precision and productivity. You are passionate about innovation, eager to learn new technologies, and take pride in producing high-quality, accurate programs that drive manufacturing perfection. You take ownership of your work, build trust through reliability, and value continuous improvement in both processes and yourself.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience administering an LMS platform
- Experience in course development, LMS configuration and end-user support
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools for training metrics
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Learning Management Systems
- Analytical mindset to identify training gaps and recommend improvements
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to translate SOPs, safety protocols, and technical procedures into engaging training modules
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Comfortable conducting training sessions and supporting learners with varying levels of digital literacy
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with Training, Operations, IT, HR, Employee Safety and business leaders
- Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, HR, or a related field
- Familiarity with onboarding and upskilling programs for production line workers, technicians, and supervisors
- Exposure to e-learning content development tools (Articulate, Adobe Captivate, etc.)
- Knowledge of SCORM/xAPI standards and integration with training content
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
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Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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