Senior Training Specialist

Voltage-LL; Timberlake (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltage-LL seeks a Senior Training Specialist to develop and refine employee training programs, ensuring manufacturing workforce readiness and compliance across departments. You will partner with HR, Quality, EHS, and operations to translate complex processes into effective instructional content and establish standardized training practices.

You will lead LMS administration, Train-the-Trainer initiatives, and competency assessments, while tracking training metrics and ensuring timely completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training & Development, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in training, learning and development, manufacturing training, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and facilitating training programs and conducting needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve employee training programs.
• Translate SOPs and policies into effective training materials.
• Develop training plans aligned with priorities and establish standard methods and documentation.
• Coordinate training for manufacturing workforce readiness, safety, quality, and compliance.
• Lead Train-the-Trainer programs and administer the LMS.
• Monitor training readiness for new equipment and processes; support cross-training.

Skills

Training design

LMS administration

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

About the RoleThe Senior Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and continuously improving employee training and workforce development programs, with a strong focus on manufacturing workforce readiness.This position partners with Human Resources, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Warehouse, PMC, Facilities & Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to identify skill gaps, establish training requirements, develop standardized programs, and ensure employees have the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively.The role also supports training matrices, new-hire learning pathways, competency assessments, qualification programs, Learning Management System (LMS) administration, Train-the-Trainer programs, and training effectiveness.What You’ll DoTraining Program DevelopmentDevelop, implement, and improve employee training programs.Conduct training needs assessments and skills-gap analyses.Translate SOPs, work instructions, policies, and technical processes into effective training programs.Develop training plans aligned with organizational and operational priorities.Establish standardized training methods, materials, and documentation requirements.Manufacturing Training & Workforce ReadinessServe as a key training partner for manufacturing workforce development.Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Warehouse, PMC, Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance, and other functions to establish training requirements.Develop and maintain position-based training matrices and structured learning pathways.Coordinate technical, equipment, process, safety, and quality training.Develop competency assessments and employee qualification processes.Monitor training readiness for new equipment, processes, production lines, and operational changes.Support cross-training and multi-skill development initiatives.New-Hire Training & OnboardingLead the training component of new-hire onboarding.Develop standardized learning pathways by department and position.Ensure required company, safety, quality, compliance, and departmental training is completed.Partner with managers to establish 30/60/90-day training expectations.Monitor new-hire training progress and competency milestones.Train-the-Trainer & LMS AdministrationDevelop and administer the company’s Train-the-Trainer program.Train and coach supervisors, leads, technical experts, and designated trainers.Develop facilitator guides, lesson plans, assessments, and training materials.Serve as a senior administrator for the company’s Learning Management System (LMS).Maintain training assignments, employee training records, certifications, qualifications, and completion requirements.Monitor overdue training and generate compliance and effectiveness reports.Compliance & Training EffectivenessPartner with HR, EHS, Quality, and operational leadership to coordinate required training.Ensure safety, quality, policy, compliance, and other required training is appropriately documented.Maintain training records to support internal and external audits.Measure training effectiveness through assessments, competency evaluations, feedback, and operational results.Analyze training data and recommend improvements when training does not produce expected results.Leadership & Employee DevelopmentSupport supervisor, manager, and employee development programs.Coordinate training related to leadership, communication, performance management, coaching, and accountability.Support career development, succession planning, and internal employee development initiatives.Research and recommend external training programs, certifications, and professional-development opportunities.Provide guidance and mentorship to Training Specialists, departmental trainers, supervisors, leads, and subject-matter experts.What We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training & Development, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.4–6 years of progressive experience in training, learning and development, employee development, manufacturing training, or a related discipline.Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating employee training programs.Experience conducting training needs assessments and skills-gap analyses.Experience developing curricula, training materials, assessments, and competency evaluations.Experience administering or supporting a Learning Management System.Strong experience maintaining training records and reporting training metrics.Strong Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.Strong facilitation, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.Ability to translate technical processes into clear and understandable training content.Preferred QualificationsTraining experience within a manufacturing, industrial, energy, engineering, or technical environment.Experience developing manufacturing skills matrices and employee qualification programs.Experience supporting production startup, manufacturing expansion, or significant workforce growth.Experience establishing Train-the-Trainer programs.Experience with OSHA-related, safety, quality, or regulated training requirements.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or standardized-work methodologies.ATD APTD/CPTD, SHRM, instructional-design, Lean, or related professional certification.Additional InformationRegular onsite attendance is required.Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.Ability to walk throughout production, warehouse, and operational areas.Ability to stand for extended periods while facilitating training.Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.Ability to occasionally adjust work hours to support training across multiple production shifts.Occasional travel may be required.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes