Operations Training Specialist

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an Operations Training Specialist in Fort Worth, TX to design, deliver, and improve training programs that strengthen workforce capability and operational excellence in manufacturing environments.

The role partners with operations, HR, and Learning & Development teams to assess training needs, create high-impact learning materials, and support continuous improvement across a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Education, HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in training, operations, or learning & development in manufacturing, logistics, or service operations.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Certifications in training or instructional design (CPTD, ATD, Kirkpatrick, etc.).
• Experience using LMS platforms and e-learning tools (Articulate, Captivate).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into learning solutions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments in coordination with operations leaders and HR.
• Design and deliver engaging training programs for frontline staff, supervisors, and managers.
• Develop instructional materials, e-learning modules, job aids, and SOPs.
• Facilitate classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions.
• Track and evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Support onboarding and upskilling initiatives for new and existing employees.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of training content, delivery methods, and learning systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on operational processes and systems.
• Partner with L&D, HR, and operations stakeholders to align training programs with strategic goals.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Facilitation

Communication

Training analytics

Project management

LMS platforms

e-learning tools

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, HR, Business, or a related field

Tools

Articulate

Captivate

Job description

Our client in the Fort Worth, TX area is seeking an Operations Training Specialist with an emphasis on EHS trainings to design, deliver, and improve training programs that strengthen workforce capability and operational excellence. This role partners closely with operations, HR, and Learning & Development teams to assess training needs, create high-impact learning materials, and support continuous improvement across a fast-growing organization. The ideal candidate is an experienced facilitator with strong instructional design skills and a passion for developing employees in manufacturing or operations environments.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training needs assessments in coordination with operations leaders and HR
• Design and deliver engaging training programs for frontline staff, supervisors, and managers
• Develop instructional materials, e-learning modules, job aids, and SOPs
• Facilitate classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions
• Track and evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, and performance metrics
• Support onboarding and upskilling initiatives for new and existing employees
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Drive continuous improvement of training content, delivery methods, and learning systems
• Serve as a subject matter expert on operational processes and systems
• Partner with L&D, HR, and operations stakeholders to align training programs with strategic goals

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, HR, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in training, operations, or learning & development within the manufacturing, logistics, or service operations environments
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Certifications in training or instructional design (CPTD, ATD, Kirkpatrick, etc.)
• Experience using LMS platforms and e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate)
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into effective learning solutions
• Strong project management and organizational skills