Training Specialist

Job description:

We are seeking a Training Specialist who is an enthusiastic and experienced facilitator to lead and guide new employees as they begin their careers in a world-class manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills and has a passion for creating a fun and informative learning environment. This requires a candidate who can quickly become a working subject matter expert across many areas of manufacturing, and successfully work with cross-functional departments to assess training needs. Duties include training development, scheduling, facilitating training classes, collaborating with stakeholders to determine training needs and preparing reports.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and understand information from different stakeholders, then be able to facilitate the content clearly

• Lead and facilitate group workshops, training sessions, and hands-on activities.

• Organize session content, including material and activity preparation.

• Ensure participants stay engaged and on track during the training sessions.

• Create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages open communication and collaboration.

• Maintain training facility and equipment and proactively anticipate equipment needs.

• Execute learning strategies and programs based on the needs of the business.

• Measure learning effectiveness through participation in hands-on activities and assessments.

• Ensure training sessions are delivered on time and meet the intended learning objectives.

• Interact with shop departmental leaders to resolve training concerns and drive process improvements.

• Assist in the development of training materials and resources as needed.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.

• Proven experience as a facilitator, trainer, or a similar role.

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing systems and lean manufacturing is a plus.

• Advanced facilitation skills.

• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques.

• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including cross-functional teams in multiple locations.

• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Advanced problem-solving skills to respond to the manufacturing process and system problems.