Manufacturing Training Specialist - CNC Machining

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Training Specialist at the Morton Grove site to support implementation and ongoing execution of employee training programs. You will partner with site leadership, SMEs, and manufacturing staff to deploy training plans that ensure employees have the knowledge and skills to perform safely and efficiently.

The role involves delivering classroom, hands-on, and On-the-Job Training, maintaining training records, and continuously improving training processes through feedback and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, educational technology, or adult education.
• Experience in developing and delivering technical and safety training in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment, and safety/quality standards.
• Strong communication and ability to explain technical info to non-technical staff.
• Proficiency with Office Suite and general IT skills.
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the site's established training plan and ensure activities are completed on schedule.
• Coordinate training with supervisors, SMEs, and functional partners for onboarding and cross-training.
• Create and maintain training modules, materials, and assessments with SMEs.
• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and OJT training to manufacturing employees.
• Track participation, completion, qualifications, and training requirements.
• Monitor training fulfillment and communicate overdue or incomplete training.
• Support onboarding and qualification activities for new hires.
• Observe and evaluate training to determine effectiveness.
• Collect and analyze training data to improve programs.
• Standardize training content and delivery across departments.
• Update training materials as processes or requirements change.
• Promote culture of continuous learning, safety, quality, and excellence.
• Participate in training-related projects and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Training delivery

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Training software

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE : The Training Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing execution of employee training programs at the Xylem Morton Grove site. This role partners with site leadership, functional teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and employees to ensure training plans are effectively deployed, and employees receive the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their roles safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.

The Training Specialist will coordinate and deliver training, assist in the development and maintenance of training modules and materials, administer training systems and records, and monitor completion and effectiveness of training activities. The successful candidate will support continuous improvement of the site's training processes by gathering feedback, identifying training gaps, monitoring performance, and recommending improvements. Strong communication, organization, facilitation, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a manufacturing environment.

Work Schedule

This position primarily supports 2nd shift, typically 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Some flexibility is required to adjust hours and overlap with 1st shift as needed to support training, onboarding, meetings, and other business needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the site's established training plan, ensuring training activities are completed according to defined priorities, schedules, and requirements.
• Coordinate training activities with supervisors, managers, SMEs, and other functional partners to support employee onboarding, qualification, cross-training, and ongoing development.
• Assist in the creation, revision, and maintenance of training modules, materials, presentations, job aids, assessments, and other learning resources in partnership with functional SMEs.
• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) to manufacturing employees as needed.
• Track, monitor, and document employee participation, completion, qualifications, and other training requirements.
• Monitor fulfillment of required training for plant employees and proactively communicate upcoming, overdue, or incomplete training requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support new employee onboarding and qualification activities to help ensure employees are prepared to safely and effectively perform assigned job responsibilities.
• Observe and evaluate training activities and employee performance to help determine training effectiveness and identify opportunities for reinforcement or improvement.
• Collect and analyze training data, feedback, and performance indicators to support continuous improvement of training programs and processes.
• Support standardization of training content, documentation, and delivery methods across departments.
• Assist with updates to training materials when processes, procedures, equipment, quality requirements, or work instructions change.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, employee development, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Participate in training-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, educational technology, or adult education.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing-related environment, with experience in developing and delivering technical and safety training programs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems, as well as knowledge of regulations and standards related to safety and quality in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and proficiency in MS Office and other training software.
• Solid IT/computer application skills, including full proficiency with Office Suite.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiating skills.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and influential skills

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