Location: Blythewood, SCReports to: HR ManagerGrade: 305 Exempt Summary/PurposePlans, coordinates, tracks, and directs plant-wide training activities and staff development programs for the plant. Essential Duties and Accountabilities:• Utilizes Needs Analysis (gap analysis) or confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs.• Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify budget requested.• Analyzes manufacturing certifications (QS, Heat Treat, OSHA, ISO, and IATF) to design and implement training component to satisfy certification requirements.• Formulates training policies, programs and schedules based upon knowledge of identified training needs, changes in company processes, business systems and/or changes in organization policies.• Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as: OJT, group instruction, self-study, lectures, and simulation exercises, outside seminars, role play, etc.• Develops and organizes training manuals, training records, reference library, test/evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.• Trains assigned instructors and supervisors in effective techniques in training (Train the Trainer).• Ensures digital and hardcopy records of all training documents and records per legal requirements and company policy. • Coordinates established training courses with technical and professional courses offered by community schools.• Drafts applications and proposals to submit to fund granting authorities such as government and foundations.• Site Administrator for the JTEKT Learning Center (JLC)• Aids in conducting new hire orientations, safety dojo, and plant tours.• Prepare and research material for classes and instruct those classes as needed.• Perform activities as needed related to JTEKT’s educational assistance program. This includes writing approval letters for associates, verifying tuition payments, ensuring associates turn in grades, and troubleshooting any problems that arise.• Maintains records of associates education assistance usage, dollars spent, and prepares budget for upcoming years.• Enrolls, tracks, and terminates team members in the Certified Apprentice Programs in the plant.• Maintains site’s annual training plan.• Works closely with Master Trainers to deliver required trainings.• Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities and will assist in directing manufacturing trainers Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Strong Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook• Experience with RAPIDS 2.0 (Department of Labor website)• Familiar with Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) funding requirements• Excellent Interpersonal Skills• Good Presentation Skills• Experience using AV equipment and editing of pictures/videos• Manufacturing Experience preferred• Experience with Eight Steps of Problem Solving and QCs preferred• Flexible Time Management Education and Experience:• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources Training and Development, business or technical field• Three to five years related experience Work Environment/Physical Demands:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assign