Manufacturing Training Lead

Zekelman Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance program

Employee assistance programs

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Chicago, IL is seeking a Training Coordinator at our Atlas Tube facility to design, implement, and evaluate training programs that boost employee performance and safety.

You will partner with management, supervisors, and floor leads to identify needs, develop engaging materials, and deliver training through classroom, on-the-job, and workshops while maintaining records and supporting career development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in training, learning and development, workforce development, or a related role.
• Ability to manage the full training lifecycle (needs assessment, planning, development, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work onsite on a regular, full‑time, predictable schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs across the facility.
• Partner with management to identify training needs and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with floor leads and supervisors on employee evaluations and skill development initiatives.
• Continuously assess training effectiveness and update training content and curriculum as needed.
• Manage training records, documentation, and employee progress tracking.
• Coordinate and maintain the Department Mastery Program (DMP) with accurate registration and progress reporting.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
• Create engaging training materials, brochures, presentations, multimedia content, and visual aids.
• Deliver training through classroom instruction, on‑the‑job training, demonstrations, workshops, meetings, and conferences.
• Provide performance‑related feedback and recommendations to facility leadership.
• Support continuing education initiatives and leadership development programs.
• Build strong relationships across departments and functions to support training objectives.
• Provide logistical support for training events, course development, delivery, and evaluations.
• Assist with the development and execution of strategic training and workforce development plans.
• Champion and promote safe work practices in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Chicago, IL is seeking a Training Coordinator at our Atlas Tube facility to design, implement, and evaluate training programs that boost employee performance and safety.

You will partner with management, supervisors, and floor leads to identify needs, develop engaging materials, and deliver training through classroom, on-the-job, and workshops while maintaining records and supporting career development.