Manufacturing Training Specialist

The Manufacturing Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing training programs that support manufacturing operations. This role ensures new employees are properly trained in safety, quality, production processes, and compliance standards to drive operational excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• 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 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

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively and respond professionally to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the shop is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.