Plant Training Specialist: Onboarding & Skills Development

Sumitomo Electric; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric in the United States is seeking a Training Specialist to support orientation delivery and on-boarding during a high-volume hiring ramp in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role will work with employees, supervisors, and managers to schedule, facilitate, and track training activities, ensuring hands-on learning and compliant documentation. Strong organization and communication skills are essential for this contract position in Warsaw, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; certifications in training/facilitation preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills required.
• Experience coordinating or facilitating training in manufacturing settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Hire: coordinate testing logistics and track results.
• Training Implementation: schedule, facilitate, and track training activities; rollout new programs.
• Employee Engagement: act as primary contact for training logistics and follow-up.
• Course Delivery: conduct in-class and on-floor training; operate training equipment and digital tools.
• Recordkeeping & Reporting: maintain training records, LMS data, and completion certificates.
• Continuous Improvement: collect feedback and refine content and scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

MS Office proficiency

LMS familiarity

Training coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Adult learning/training certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

LMS platforms

Job description

Sumitomo Electric in the United States is seeking a Training Specialist to support orientation delivery and on-boarding during a high-volume hiring ramp in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role will work with employees, supervisors, and managers to schedule, facilitate, and track training activities, ensuring hands-on learning and compliant documentation. Strong organization and communication skills are essential for this contract position in Warsaw, Indiana.