Site Trainer - First shift

ttmtechnologies; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

401k

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Training Lead at our site in Syracuse, NY. The role develops and implements employee training programs, tracks certifications, and collaborates with Operations to ensure rigorous training standards across shifts.

You will update materials, monitor spend on CT training funds, and coordinate with vendors. Associates degree required, 2–5 years in training preferred, with manufacturing experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 yrs experience in training related functions preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Ability to assess training progress and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of training concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement training programs for employees.
• Track training certifications, re-certifications, and de-certifications.
• Coordinate certification tests with Operations and grade written portions.
• Maintain operator certification records and training matrices.
• Determine training needs with Supervisors and Managers.
• Update training materials to reflect business needs.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual training plans and reports.
• Communicate training issues and trainee progress to management.
• Interact with outside vendors to facilitate training programs.
• Oversee CT training funds/grants spend and renewals.

Skills

Training assessment

Effective communication

Process improvement

Manufacturing operations

Team collaboration

Time management

MS Office

Education

Associate’s Degree in business related field

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency(“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards(“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time‑critical, one‑stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Company Intro: TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

Come join an innovative team making a difference to our customers and partners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Computing, Industrial & Instrumentation, Networking & Communications, and Medical industries. TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick‑turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro‑mechanical solutions as well as a global designer and manufacturer of high‑frequency radio frequency (RF) and microwave components and assemblies. We strive for an environment of excellence where you are encouraged to think creatively and innovatively in order to develop a professional future centered on growth and opportunity.

We are passionate about growing our business and place a high priority on team work, communication and collaboration! If you can see yourself as an integral part of the TTM team, then explore our career opportunities.

Scope

Provides leadership and helps develop & implement training & development programs for the site. Analyzes training trends and results, develops strategies and methodologies to improve training effectiveness. Schedules & monitors training certifications & re-certifications. Ensures consistency & fairness, process compliance & training excellence. Works with site leadership to determine training needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing/facilitating, and implementing training programs for employees.
• Keeps track of training certifications, re-certifications & de-certifications for employees.
• Works with Operations to schedule certification tests and grade the written portion of the certification tests.
• Maintains records of operator certification status and interfaces with respective departments to keep area training matrices current.
• Works with department Supervisors & Managers to determine training needs and implements programs to support the identified needs.
• Evaluates existing training programs and helps update training materials to reflect current business needs.
• Develops/maintains monthly, quarterly and annual training plans and prepares reports on training plan status/results.
• Communicates training issues, concerns and trainee progress to respective Manager and site leadership.
• Interacts with functional organizations to develop training guidelines with their assistance.
• Makes recommendations for re‑training of employees and for improving training/training materials.
• Assists in communication of changes, updates and new procedures to employees.
• Interacts with outside vendors to facilitate training programs as needed.
• Coordinates employee participation in outside vendor training as needed.
• Oversees tracking, administration, audits, usage and application renewals for CT training funds/grants
• Works with Corporate Training Manager to ensure proper implementation of training materials/content and to monitor spend against the site training budget.
• Develops communications to ensure employees have knowledge of training updates & programs.
• Works flexible shifts as needed or requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to assess training progress and communicate effectively with Operators, Technicians, Engineers, Supervisors and Managers.
• Effectively problem solve to develop new solutions, methods, or systems that will result in a major impact on the company’s success and reduce cost.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize efficiencies
• Knowledge of procedures and process training or related experience in manufacturing related operations.
• Knowledge of training concepts and principles.
• Implement recommendations and see projects through to completion
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately; to organize facts and figures; apply basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages
• Attend or conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information
• Excellent written and oral communication; good presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills – good listener, seeks input from others, provide positive mentoring; organizational management – coordinate multiple training sessions/topics; effective time management; attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects;
• Ability to work independently and be a team player; work with cross-functional teams; build strong relationships- internally and externally;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to make effective, timely unbiased decisions;
• Able and willing to work flexible hours across all shifts as needed; work with minimal supervision.
• Spend majority of the workday sitting at a computer workstation

Education and Experience

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in business related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 – 5 yrs experience in training related function, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

$58,857 - $98,095

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.