Manufacturing Training Lead: Frontline Talent & Safety

Talis Group, Inc.; Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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

SHRM membership

Company events

Job summary

Talis Group, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Training Specialist to lead employee training across a three-shift manufacturing operation.

This hands-on role focuses on coaching frontline staff and building programs to improve safety, quality, and performance. As part of a collaborative HR team, you will oversee floor training, partner with supervisors to validate competencies, and ensure consistent standards across shifts while supporting HR initiatives such as onboarding and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training and Development, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on training experience in manufacturing.
• Experience training, coaching, or developing 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.
• Willingness to obtain relevant training certifications after hire.
• Preferred: experience maintaining audit-ready training records or developing work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new-hire 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 and improvements with department leaders.
• Promote consistent training methods and qualification standards across all three shifts.
• Support HR initiatives, including recruiting, onboarding, training administration, and employee development.

Skills

Adult learning principles

On-the-job training

Training coordination

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Credibility with frontline staff

Willingness to obtain certifications

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Training and Development / Organizational Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

HR/training systems software

Job description

Talis Group, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Training Specialist to lead employee training across a three-shift manufacturing operation.

This hands-on role focuses on coaching frontline staff and building programs to improve safety, quality, and performance. As part of a collaborative HR team, you will oversee floor training, partner with supervisors to validate competencies, and ensure consistent standards across shifts while supporting HR initiatives such as onboarding and training