Fehrer Training & Development Coordinator

SUMMARY:

The Training & Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing employee training programs to enhance workforce skills, performance, and professional development.  This role involves assessing training needs, coordinating learning sessions, tracking employee progress, and supporting the overall learning and development strategy of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training Program Development & Implementation

• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing training programs, workshops, and learning materials.
• Organize onboarding programs for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Collaborate with department managers to identify training needs and create customized learning solutions.
• Research and recommend new training methodologies, tools and techniques.

Training Coordination & Administration

• Schedule, coordinate, and track training sessions, ensuring timely delivery of programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, employee progress reports, and certifications.
• Liaise with external trainers, vendors, and institutions to organize specialized training programs.
• Ensure training materials and resources are up-to-date and accessible to employees.

Employee Engagement & Development

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization.
• Provide support and guidance to employees regarding training opportunities and career growth.
• Assist in the evaluation of training effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure training programs comply with industry regulations and organizational policies.
• Prepare and present training reports, metrics, and feedback to management.
• Monitor training budgets and expenses to ensure cost-effective learning initiatives.
• Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the training function.  This would include: IATF, ISO, and TISAX.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Ensures safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indirectly supervises newly hired employees until they are released to production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Human Resource Information (HRIS) and Learning Management (LMS) software systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives
• Handle highly confidential information
• Meet tight time constraints and deadlines

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Employee must have working knowledge of training and development functions. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.

Minimum Requirement:

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in training and development coordination, HR or a similar role.
• Proficiency in learning management system (LMS) and other training software.
• Experience with e-learning platforms and virtual training methods.
• Certification in Training and Development (e.g, CPTD, ATD) is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and required documents.  Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Analyze situations and identify problems
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Compile and analyze data
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Required to sit at a computer terminal for long periods of time.  Must be able to move around to conduct other duties.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, reach, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

• Works with all employees, managers, senior managers, customers, suppliers, etc.