Manufacturing Training Specialist; Fort Wayne

Manufacturing Training Specialist (Fort Wayne, IN)
Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom, on-the-job, and hands-on training sessions. (Blueprint training, crane training, internal training modules, etc.)
• Complete Employee reviews, week one, two, three and at the 90-day mark
• Deliver daily instructor‑led training for new operators.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and HR teams to identify training needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct cross‑training initiatives to support workforce flexibility.
• Use data to recommend processes or curriculum improvements.
• Partner with supervisors to reinforce learning on the production floor.
• Responsible for “hand‑off” of employees to production once they have graduated from the training program.

• Background in teaching, coaching, and mentoring with a proven track record of success will be of the upmost importance
• A positive attitude with a strong desire to see and help people grow, through their work to ascend to a higher position within the company
• Leading with a mindset of the company’s culture and values
• Experience in training coordination, workforce development, or instructional design preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Education, Manufacturing or a related field is preferred but not required

This is a full time position

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