Manufacturing Training Lead: Elevate Frontline Talent

Talis Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development and SHRM

Job summary

Talis Group, Inc. is recruiting a Manufacturing Training Specialist for a three-shift food manufacturing operation in Indiana. You will lead employee training, coach frontline workers, and build programs that enhance safety, quality, and performance across all shifts.

You will partner with the HR team to coordinate onboarding, validate competency, and maintain training records while promoting standardized training methods. Competitive compensation and full benefits await the selected candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, training, or related field.
• At least 3 years hands-on training experience in manufacturing; food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience coaching and developing frontline employees in manufacturing, warehousing, or operations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective on-the-job training methods.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn HR/training systems.
• Ability to build credibility with frontline employees and supervisors.
• English proficiency required; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, cross-training, retraining, and employee qualification programs.
• Partner with supervisors to strengthen on-the-job training and employee development.
• Observe employees performing job duties to validate competency and compliance with procedures, food safety, quality, and safety standards.
• Develop and reinforce training in GMPs, food safety, workplace safety, manufacturing technology, and Lean/continuous improvement.
• Maintain training records, qualification matrices, and compliance documentation.
• Identify gaps in work instructions and training processes; coordinate updates with department leaders.
• Promote consistent training methods and qualification standards across all shifts.
• Support HR initiatives including recruiting, onboarding, training administration, and employee development.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Excel

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training & Development, Organizational Leadership or related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Talis Group, Inc. is recruiting a Manufacturing Training Specialist for a three-shift food manufacturing operation in Indiana. You will lead employee training, coach frontline workers, and build programs that enhance safety, quality, and performance across all shifts.

You will partner with the HR team to coordinate onboarding, validate competency, and maintain training records while promoting standardized training methods. Competitive compensation and full benefits await the selected candidate.