What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Regal Professional Services?
Client Summary:
A leader in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) industry, we’re home to trusted brands Natrol and Jarrow Formulas. With locations in Los Angeles, CA, Boulder, CO, and Haslet, TX, we bring science-backed wellness products to consumers nationwide.
Opportunity:
The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, standardizing, and maintaining job instructions and foundational training programs for manufacturing operators. This role ensures that all operational training materials are clear, accurate, and aligned with current production processes, supporting consistent execution, safety, and quality across the manufacturing floor.
Responsibilities:
- Create, maintain, and continuously improve job instructions and standardized work for manufacturing operators.
- Ensure all standard work documentation is clear, concise, accurate, and aligned with current production processes to support safe, consistent, and efficient operations.
- Develop and maintain detailed, easy-to-follow job instructions for equipment operators, incorporating visual aids where appropriate.
- Update job instructions and training materials as needed to reflect changes in processes, equipment, or best practices.
- Design and implement structured training programs for new hires and existing operators, including onboarding pathways and skill development initiatives.
- Develop and manage training materials such as presentations, photos, and instructional videos to support effective learning.
- Support reduction of process variation by standardizing training content and reinforcing consistent execution across operators and shifts.
- Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to identify training gaps and improve operational performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance processes and training effectiveness.
- Deliver training sessions and provide on-the-floor coaching to operators to ensure effective skill transfer and performance improvement.
- Ensure all training activities are properly documented and maintained in compliance with internal and external requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred)
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office, presentation, and communication skills.
- Works effectively in both office and manufacturing floor environments.
- Excellent facilitation, communication and collaboration skills.