Operations Technical Training Specialist

Vertiv; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Training Specialist to design and lead programs that support manufacturing operations and business goals.

You will assess learning needs, develop curricula, work with leaders and SMEs, manage LMS, and coach trainers while driving continuous improvement. This role travels between facilities and collaborates across teams to standardize training processes and enable workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, training program design, or a related field within a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong ability to design, organize, and improve training programs that support operational and business goals.
• Proven experience assessing learning needs and developing structured training solutions.
• Solid understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning concepts, and blended learning approaches.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), survey tools, and content development platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and support others without direct authority.
• Experience working with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve training programs that support manufacturing operations and business goals.
• Assess learning needs and translate them into structured training solutions, including curriculum, learning paths, and training materials.
• Develop and standardize training content, processes, and frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across teams and locations.
• Analyze training data, learner feedback, and performance trends to identify gaps and drive measurable improvements.
• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to align training initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to capture technical knowledge and convert it into effective learning experiences.
• Design and implement training for new products to support timely and effective workforce readiness.
• Deliver Train-the-Trainer sessions and support development of training team members.
• Review and approve training documentation, labs, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials; support development of team capability in OJT creation.
• Assess trainer performance through audits and evaluations; document findings and provide coaching to close gaps.
• Develop and maintain training documentation, processes, and standards to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Create and analyze surveys and reporting to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Manage LMS-related activities, including enrollments, reporting, and communication of training requirements and updates.
• Support hourly and salaried training programs as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including local schools and state agencies.
• Travel between facilities to support training needs and stakeholder engagement.
• Cross-train across training functions to support a well-rounded and adaptable training program

Skills

Learning & Development

Instructional design

Analytics

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional teams

Adult learning

Tools

LMS

Survey tools

Content development platforms

Job description

Job Description

Design and lead training programs that support manufacturing operations and align with business goals. This role assesses learning needs, develops standardized curricula, and partners with leaders and subject matter experts to create effective training solutions. Responsibilities include analyzing data and feedback to drive continuous improvement, managing LMS activities, supporting new product training, and coaching trainers through evaluations and development initiatives. The position collaborates across teams, ensures consistency in training processes, and builds external partnerships. Ideal candidates bring experience in learning & development within a technical or manufacturing environment, strong instructional design and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while influencing stakeholders across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve training programs that support manufacturing operations and business goals
• Assess learning needs and translate them into structured training solutions, including curriculum, learning paths, and training materials
• Develop and standardize training content, processes, and frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across teams and locations
• Analyze training data, learner feedback, and performance trends to identify gaps and drive measurable improvements
• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to align training initiatives with organizational priorities
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to capture technical knowledge and convert it into effective learning experiences
• Design and implement training for new products to support timely and effective workforce readiness
• Deliver Train-the-Trainer sessions and support development of training team members
• Review and approve training documentation, labs, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials; support development of team capability in OJT creation
• Assess trainer performance through audits and evaluations; document findings and provide coaching to close gaps
• Develop and maintain training documentation, processes, and standards to improve consistency and efficiency
• Create and analyze surveys and reporting to evaluate training effectiveness
• Manage LMS-related activities, including enrollments, reporting, and communication of training requirements and updates
• Support hourly and salaried training programs as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including local schools and state agencies
• Travel between facilities to support training needs and stakeholder engagement
• Cross-train across training functions to support a well-rounded and adaptable training program

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, training program design, or a related field within a manufacturing or technical environment
• Strong ability to design, organize, and improve training programs that support operational and business goals
• Proven experience assessing learning needs and developing structured training solutions
• Solid understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning concepts, and blended learning approaches
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), survey tools, and content development platforms
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive improvements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and support others without direct authority
• Experience working with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, or similar)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The Training Specialist role at Vertiv operates across both office and manufacturing environments. This position includes a mix of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the day while supporting training delivery and program implementation.

This Role May Require

• Frequent movement between offices, training rooms, and manufacturing areas
• Standing for extended periods during training sessions
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs)
• Use of standard office and training technology
• Wearing required PPE, including safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, in operational environments

The work environment includes both climate-controlled spaces and active production areas with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Adherence to all safety protocols is required.

Why This Role Matters

This is where structure meets scale. As manufacturing grows, training can either become fragmented or become a true competitive advantage. This role helps ensure it’s the second.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.