On-Site Training & Development Specialist II

First Solar India; Kentucky; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II to join the onsite team in Perrysburg, OH. This role focuses on implementing training for production operations and maintenance associates, supporting onboarding, and delivering on-the-job and classroom-based programs.

Ideal candidates have teaching or workforce development experience within manufacturing, and a degree in a technical discipline or STEM field. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years in manufacturing environment.
• 3 years teaching or workforce development experience.
• Experience with on-the-job training methods.
• Experience developing training materials (multimedia).
• Community engagement initiatives for developing people.
• Associate degree in technical discipline or HR/education STEM field.
• Passion for learning and helping others grow.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality training content and onboarding materials.
• Deliver and validate training with production leadership.
• Collaborate cross functionally to run safety, quality, technical training.
• Develop and improve training tools and methods.
• Support external community and recruitment activities.
• Maintain training status reporting with SMEs for verification.

Skills

Teaching experience

Manufacturing environment

Training delivery

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Microsoft Office

Video production basics

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

HR/OD or STEM education degree

STEM-related degree

5 years in developing people

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Video editing basics

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II to join the onsite team in Perrysburg, OH. This role focuses on implementing training for production operations and maintenance associates, supporting onboarding, and delivering on-the-job and classroom-based programs.

Ideal candidates have teaching or workforce development experience within manufacturing, and a degree in a technical discipline or STEM field. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.