Learning and Development Specialist (HR Specialist)

Summary/ Objective:

The Learning and Development Training Specialist will provide training support to the entire facility and perform other human resources duties as required.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PE
• Designs, organizes, and conducts training programs to advance team member and leader skills, knowledge, and expand capabilities.
• Develops and maintains KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to training development.
• Works with sister facilities and government entities to establish training curriculum.
• Conducts customer review to identify training and development needs.
• Oversee and supports the FAME program for the company including advancing FAME within the community.
• Oversee LAUNCH program establishing growth of the program, tracking of trainees, evaluation of attendees, and ongoing support/feedback of graduates.
• Works with technical departments to implement and maintain compliance and best practices.
• Schedule, track, and document training. Prepare reports on training results and effectiveness.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Partners with team members and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, and standards.
• Works with EHS to implement and maintain safety compliance and best practices.
• Regular attendance is required.

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in training and development
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking
• Proven problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Manufacturing experience in a training role is desired
• Prior manufacturing leadership experience preferred.

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
• Extended periods of standing on plant floor and in training room.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.
• Able to lift up to 33lbs.
• Ability to travel 25% (including by car and plane).  Overnight travel may be required.

EEO Statement:

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations