Manufacturing Training Lead for Operational Excellence

Zekelman Industries; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 and advancement

Employee assistance programs

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Zekelman Industries seeks a Training Coordinator to support our Blytheville, AR operations and related facilities. You will develop, implement, and evaluate employee training programs to drive operational excellence and workforce development.

You will manage training logistics, deliver content across multiple formats, and partner with leaders to identify development opportunities. The role emphasizes safety, onboarding, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in training, learning and development.
• Experience managing the full training lifecycle.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Regular, full-time, onsite attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs for production and operations teams.
• Partner with facility leadership to assess training needs and opportunities.
• Collaborate with floor leads and supervisors for training evaluation and improvements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and update content and delivery methods.
• Manage training documentation, records, and reporting.
• Coordinate and track participation in the Department Mastery Program (DMP).
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
• Create training materials, presentations, and multimedia resources.
• Deliver training through classroom, on-the-job, and workshops.
• Provide performance-related feedback to leadership.
• Support continuing education and leadership development programs.

Skills

Training & Development

Full Lifecycle Training

MS Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manufacturing Environment

Job description

Zekelman Industries seeks a Training Coordinator to support our Blytheville, AR operations and related facilities. You will develop, implement, and evaluate employee training programs to drive operational excellence and workforce development.

You will manage training logistics, deliver content across multiple formats, and partner with leaders to identify development opportunities. The role emphasizes safety, onboarding, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.