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Training Specialist

The Plastek Group
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Job Description:

The Plastek Group is seeking a full-time Training Specialist located in Erie, PA.

The candidate will be primarily responsible for the facilitation of company-wide training initiatives, implementation, tracking, monitoring, inputting and developing. Such training may include manufacturing/job enhancements, corporate human resources, health or safety policies, etc.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform thorough needs assessments by conferring routinely with divisional management to gain knowledge and insight of work situations requiring training for employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies.
  • Formulates training plans to determine instructional needs and methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
  • Select and/or develop/design training materials such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and online tools.
  • Coordinates and/or conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, use of computers/software, apprenticeship programs, health and safety practices, refresher training, and professional development.
  • Coordinates and implements divisional standardization for training requirements and divisional training personnel.
  • Coordinate, review, and collaborate with CPD, SMD and HMD division training personnel and General Managers to guide and review progress of training programs.
  • Schedule, track, monitor, and follow-up on enrollment and progress of trainees (apprenticeship program, new programs, etc).
  • Assists Director in scheduling, coordinating, and implementing Talent Development.
  • Plans, communicates, and hosts training events.
  • Develop, coordinate and manage training grant programs and providers, information, invoicing and reports.
  • Participate in meetings and develop reports for management and state agencies.
  • Inputs, tracks and monitors the Company’s Training and Events SAP function.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college/university.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in teaching, administration, or similar field.

Required Qualifications:

  • Possess exemplary time management skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Self-directed and self-motivated
  • Effective problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in scheduling, coordinating, administrative functions
  • Background in teaching/training
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Enjoys public speaking

About The Plastek Group:

The Plastek Group is a family owned and operated multi-national custom plastics injection molding company. Making products for companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Church & Dwight and many others.

We offer an excellent opportunity to work within a secure, progressive and technologically advanced company.

We are the proud winners of the 2020 Plastic’s Processor of the Year Award! Contact us today and find out why more than 1,000 people in Erie work at The Plastek Group.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Holiday
  • Medical
  • Rx
  • FREE Vision and Dental
  • Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • Personal Time Off
  • Discounted gym membership (& free on-site gym facilities, free Weight Watchers membership, participation in the Plastek walking program, and many other wellness incentives!)
  • FREE on site Wellness Clinic
  • FREE dietician
  • Career growth & advancement opportunities with paid training
  • FREE mental health services
  • Community discounts

The Plastek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000

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