Lead Trainer

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex seeks a Lead Trainer to implement and oversee the staff training system driving continuous plant improvement. You will analyze needs, build tailored learning programs, and partner with leaders to develop capabilities across the organization, ensuring employees are certified for safe, high-quality production.

You will join the Training, Learning & Development team within the HR department, working across the plant with managers and SMEs to foster a culture of continuous learning and

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, including curriculum design and training vendor evaluation.
• Experience with LMS and delivering management and leadership development solutions.
• Strong leadership, training, and management capabilities.
• Proficiency in English communication at a B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Partner with people leaders to design strategies that enhance individual, team, and organizational capabilities while promoting cultural change and increasing staff engagement.
• Identify training needs through data analysis and provide tailored technical and leadership development solutions.
• Develop and support annual learning plans aligned with business goals.
• Source, evaluate, and manage internal and external training providers to meet departmental needs.
• Monitor and measure the impact of training programs using KPIs, feedback, and engagement surveys, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Maintain a network of trainers and subject matter experts to ensure training excellence.
• Support compliance with regulatory training requirements and participate actively in Lean, 5S, EHS, and Quality initiatives.
• Enforce certification standards critical to safe and effective production, including the authority to stop production lines if personnel are not properly certified.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Management

English (B2)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Administration, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Quality tools

Job description

As a Lead Trainer at Molex, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the staff training system that drives continuous improvement in plant performance. You will analyze training needs, develop tailored learning programs, and partner with leaders to build individual and organizational capabilities. Your work will directly impact the competitiveness of Molex de México by ensuring employees are equipped with the right skills and certifications to maintain high-quality production standards.

Our Team

You will join the Training, Learning & Development team in the HR department, collaborating closely with plant personnel, managers, and subject matter experts across the organization. The team is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence, supporting initiatives like Lean, 5S, EHS, and quality improvement programs.

What You Will Do

• Partner with people leaders to design and deliver strategies that enhance individual, team, and organizational capabilities while promoting cultural change and increasing staff engagement.
• Identify training needs through data analysis and provide tailored technical and leadership development solutions.
• Develop and support annual learning plans aligned with business goals.
• Source, evaluate, and manage internal and external training providers to meet departmental needs.
• Monitor and measure the impact of training programs using KPIs, feedback, and engagement surveys, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Maintain a network of trainers and subject matter experts to ensure training excellence.
• Support compliance with regulatory training requirements and participate actively in Lean, 5S, EHS, and Quality initiatives.
• Enforce certification standards critical to safe and effective production, including the authority to stop production lines if personnel are not properly certified.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven relevant experience in Learning & Development, including curriculum design, learning needs analysis, and training vendor evaluation.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and delivering management and leadership development solutions.
• Strong leadership, training, and management capabilities.
• Proficiency in English communication at a B2 (independent user) level.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-project environment with an assertive and systematic approach.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and quality tools relevant to the role.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certification or diploma related to adult learning, training, or instructional design.
• Lean certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or similar).
• Experience with manufacturing processes relevant to Molex's product lines.
• Experience leading teams of trainers or managing training programs in a manufacturing environment.

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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