Lead Trainer

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex leads a training and development function in its Manufacturing Operations to drive continuous improvement. As Lead Trainer, you will shape staff learning programs, analyze needs, and partner with leaders to build capability and certification readiness for high‑quality production in Mexico.

You will oversee annual learning plans, manage training partners, monitor program impact, and ensure compliance with Lean, 5S, and EHS standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, Psychology, Administration, or related field.
• Experience in Learning & Development, including curriculum design and needs analysis.
• Experience evaluating training vendors and managing partnerships.
• Proficient with LMS and delivering leadership development programs.
• Strong leadership, training, and management capabilities.
• English communication at B2 level.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to design and deliver strategies for capability building.
• Identify training needs through data analysis and tailor solutions.
• Develop and support annual learning plans aligned to goals.
• Source and manage internal/external training providers.
• Measure impact with KPIs and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Maintain a network of trainers and SMEs for training excellence.
• Support regulatory training compliance and Lean/5S/EHS initiatives.
• Enforce certification standards to ensure safe production.

Skills

Curriculum design

Learning needs analysis

Vendor evaluation

LMS proficiency

Leadership development

English communication

Microsoft Office

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

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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