Lead Trainer

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Mexico seeks a Lead Trainer to implement and oversee the staff training system, driving continuous improvement and plant performance. You will analyze training needs, create tailored programs, and partner with leaders to build capabilities across individuals and the organization.

You will join the HR Training, Learning & Development team to support Lean, 5S, EHS, and quality initiatives, managing providers, measuring impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enforcing certification

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Your Job

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.