Operations Training Specialist

Precision Castparts; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Training Specialist to coordinate onboarding and classroom/on-the-job training for plant floor personnel, focusing on safe operation of production equipment and adherence to quality policies.

The role requires collaboration with SMEs, maintenance of training records, use of LMS, and the ability to work flexible hours to cover off shifts, driving continuous improvement in training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively train plant floor employees on safe and effective operations of plant production equipment and processes, utilizing adult learning techniques and constructively delivers feedback on training progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop training program components and methods of training; lead onboarding and coordinate with SMEs.
• Administer training records and track progress; report to trainees, supervisors and stakeholders.
• Evaluate employee proficiency by administering applicable assessments.
• Coordinate and schedule training with plant resources and LMS.
• Access, input and export information from LMS and plant computer systems.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships; handle stress; foster positive environment.
• Work flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed.
• Champion continuous improvement of plant training effectiveness.

Skills

Adult learning techniques

Training delivery

Communication

Facilitation & presentation

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

4+ years manufacturing experience

Experience training employees

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Training Specialist coordinates and executes onboarding and training of plant floor personnel using classroom and on-the-job training for the operation and maintenance of production equipment, job safety practices, quality policies and procedures for the safe and effective performance of the work assignment.

Essential Responsible Areas

• Leads and assists in developing training program components and/or methods of training, to include:
• Supports components of new employee onboarding, leading some of the classroom and on the job training and coordinating with other SMEs
• Administers training records and tracks training progress as prescribed by the plant training program guidelines, and reports progress regularly to individual trainees, supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Evaluates employee proficiency by administering applicable assessments.
• Coordinates and schedules training with plant training resources
• Accesses, inputs, and exports information from plant computer systems, and the learning management system (LMS).
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Required to work assigned schedule as determined by plant location. Incumbent must be able to work flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed.
• Champions continuous improvement of plant technical training effectiveness.

Position Requirement & Competencies

Professional & Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high speed manufacturing
• Previous experience training employees

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively train plant floor employees on safe and effective operations of plant production equipment and processes, utilizing adult learning techniques and constructively delivers feedback on training progress.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and presentation skills (communicate at all levels of the organization)
• Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Be inclusive of new hires and continuous development of employees
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard can and end making techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.