PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Training & Workforce Development - Develop and implement the site's annual training strategy aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Supervise training department coordinators directly and training instructors indirectly
- Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps across production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and support functions.
- Create and maintain training matrices, certification requirements, and employee qualification records.
- Monitor and ensure hourly employees are completing required training within established timeframe.
- Establish career development pathways for hourly employees.
- Support workforce planning initiatives by identifying future skill requirements.
New Employee Onboarding - Lead and continuously improve the site onboarding process for new hires.
- Develop structured onboarding programs that accelerate employee productivity and engagement.
- Coordinate orientation activities, plant introductions, and job-specific training requirements.
- Monitor onboarding metrics and new hire effectiveness.
Technical & Operational Training - Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering leaders to develop technical training programs.
- Support certification and qualification processes for production equipment and critical manufacturing operations.
- Ensure employees are trained on standard work, manufacturing procedures, quality requirements, and process controls.
- Coordinate training related to new equipment, technology implementations, and process improvements.
Safety & Compliance Training - Collaborate with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to ensure compliance with all required safety training programs.
- Maintain records and documentation required for audits, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure completion of mandatory training including:Â
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hazard Communication
- Confined Space
- Powered Industrial Vehicles
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Environmental Compliance Requirements
Learning Management & Documentation - Administer the site's Learning Management System (LMS).
- Track and report training completion, certifications, qualification status, and compliance metrics.
- Maintain training documentation in accordance with company quality systems and record retention requirements.
- Develop and manage digital and instructor-led training materials.
Leadership & Employee Development - Facilitate leadership development programs for supervisors, team leaders, and emerging leaders.
- Coach managers on employee development, skills progression, and succession planning.
- Support employee development programs that improve retention and internal mobility.
Continuous Improvement - Utilize operational and training metrics to improve workforce capability and training effectiveness.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives through targeted training programs.
- Analyze training outcomes and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES | - Experience facilitating technical and operational training programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems.
- S/he must be thoroughly knowledgeable of all processes, procedures and instructions that are applicable. It is expected that the supervisor act as a role model and as an agent of the Company.
- An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Basic team-building and fundamental leadership skills
- Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation to all levels in the Company
- Proven ability to facilitate small to medium-size groups
- Ability to positively motivate employees
- Leads by example and possesses solid leadership skills
- Ability to be objective regarding co-workers and trainees performance
- Even temperament and ability to take constructive criticism
- Open and receptive to change; ability to challenge status quo
- Computer use skills; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, E-mail
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| Required Education / Experience - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Training, Learning & Development, Workforce Development, or Human Resources within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
 Preferred Education / Experience - Experience within industrial manufacturing, power generation, energy, aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing environments.
- CPTD, ATD, SHRM, PHR, Six Sigma, Lean, or related professional certifications.
- Experience supporting unionized workforces.
- Knowledge of ISO, quality management systems, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
- Experience with skills matrices, qualification systems, and workforce capability development
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