What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Coordinator position at Trinity Industries Careers?
Trinity Heads, Inc. is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Training Coordinator in our Navasota, Texas facility.
The Training Coordinator supports employee development and operational excellence by coordinating and delivering training programs that ensure employees are proficient, compliant, and prepared to perform their roles safely and effectively. This position partners closely with Operations, Safety, and Quality teams to support onboarding, technical training, compliance initiatives, workforce development, and continuous improvement activities. The role also assists with administrative responsibilities within the Safety and Quality departments and helps maintain employee training records, qualification tracking, and skills matrices.
What you'll do:
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver classroom and hands-on training programs for production employees
- Support employee development through onboarding, technical training, refresher training, and coordination of the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program
- Train and mentor OJT Coaches to ensure consistent training delivery and employee development
- Conduct and document employee proficiency evaluations and qualification assessments
- Develop, maintain, and analyze training records, certifications, and employee qualification documentation
- Create and maintain cross-training and skills matrices for operations positions to support workforce flexibility, succession planning, and business continuity
- Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on business needs, performance trends, quality metrics, and employee feedback
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, materials, and day-to-day operations of the Training Academy and training programs
- Partner with Safety and Quality teams to ensure training programs align with regulatory requirements, plant procedures, and company standards
- Provide administrative support to Safety and Quality departments, including recordkeeping, audits, document control, reporting, and training compliance tracking
- Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and workforce development
- Support Lean Manufacturing activities, including standardized work, visual management, process improvements, and waste reduction efforts
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
What you'll need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing, training, operations, quality, safety, or a related industrial environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
- Experience coordinating, facilitating, or supporting employee training programs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to read and interpret production drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing, implementing, or supporting On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs
- Experience creating and maintaining training matrices, skills matrices, or workforce development programs
- Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, safety programs, and compliance training requirements
- Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related experience
- Certification or training in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or adult learning principles
- Candidates with demonstrated Continuous Improvement or Lean experience are preferred; willingness to learn and develop in these areas will also be considered