Manufacturing Training & Workforce Development Specialist

Socket.dev; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtron Power Solutions seeks an Operations Training professional to design, deliver, and maintain structured training programs for load bank assembly and production processes. You will develop OJT plans, onboard new hires, and manage the production skills matrix to drive workforce readiness and performance.

The role requires hands-on facilitation, cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Production, and People & Culture, and the ability to translate operational needs into standardized work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, quality, or technical training environment.
• Experience facilitating hands-on training and/or On-the-Job Training (OJT).
• Experience working with skills matrices, training tracking systems, or workforce qualification programs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production operations.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical documents, and production-related materials.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and coach employees at varying skill levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and maintaining training documentation and records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage structured On-the-Job Training (OJT), plans aligned to production roles, responsibilities, and operational standards.
• Coordinate andfacilitatenew hire onboarding and production training to ensure a consistent and effective onboarding experience.
• Maintain and track employee training progress, ensuring training plansremaincurrent and aligned with both individual development needs and organizational goals.
• Manage andmaintainthe production skills matrix, including tracking employee skill progression,identifyingqualification gaps, supporting cross-training initiatives, and partnering with leadership to ensure workforce readiness and development planning.
• Collaborate with Production leadership toidentifytraining priorities based on operational performance, staffing needs, and businessobjectives.
• Design, update, and improve training materials and job aids based on: Safety & Quality data and performance trends, Skills matrix analysis andidentifiedcapability gaps, Production observations and process audits, New or updated products, equipment, systems, or production processes.
• Ensure training content isaccurate, standardized, accessible, and aligned with current quality, safety, and production standards.
• Support the development of standardized work instructions and training documentation to drive consistency across operations.
• Design, build, and manage dedicated training "Dojo" rooms and hands-on learning environments that support technical skill development, cross-training, testing, and recertification activities.
• Establish and administer a formal internal certification and recertification process tovalidateskill attainment,maintainoperational standards, and support workforce development.
• Deliver engaging instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-floor training in both classroom and production environments.
• Facilitate refresher training, continuing education, and skills development sessions for existing employees based on operational needs and workforce capability analysis.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, feedback, and performance outcomes, adjusting instructional methods as needed to improve learning retention and application.
• Partnercloselywith Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors, Operations Leadership, and thePeople & Culturetoidentifytraining needs and align learning initiatives with businessobjectives, operational priorities, and workforce development goals.
• Partner closely with People & Culture, Operations, Production Leadership, and Subject Matter Experts to design and implement scalable training programs, standardized work instructions, qualification pathways, and learning materials that support operational excellence and future business growth.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to remain informed of product, process, and procedural changesimpactingtraining requirements.
• Act as a liaison betweenSafety,Quality,and Production to proactivelyidentifyand address performance gaps through targeted learning and development solutions.
• Maintainaccuratetraining recordsin accordance withinternal policies and external compliance standards.
• Ensure training meets regulatory and safety requirements where applicable.
• Assistin preparing training documentation and records for audits, certifications, and compliance reviews as needed.

Skills

Facilitation

On-the-Job Training

Curriculum development

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Training Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Avtron Power Solutions seeks an Operations Training professional to design, deliver, and maintain structured training programs for load bank assembly and production processes. You will develop OJT plans, onboard new hires, and manage the production skills matrix to drive workforce readiness and performance.

The role requires hands-on facilitation, cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Production, and People & Culture, and the ability to translate operational needs into standardized work