Training Coordinator

Terberg Taylor Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Terberg Taylor Americas is seeking a Training Coordinator to improve manufacturing quality, safety, and productivity by coordinating, delivering, and sustaining hands-on training on the production floor. You will partner with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Safety to maintain training standards, ensure employees are qualified, and track progress through records and skills matrices.

This role requires organizing training plans, onboarding, cross-training, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Education, Human Resources, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, production, training, or workforce development experience.
• Experience delivering hands-on technical training in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and workplace safety practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety requirements.
• Experience with training records management, competency tracking, and skills matrices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage shop floor training and employee development activities across all manufacturing departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing training initiatives and workforce development programs.
• Support onboarding, qualification, cross-training, and continuous development of production employees.
• Maintain structured training plans that align with production schedules, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with supervisors, team leads, peer trainers, and subject matter experts to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Promote and foster a culture of continuous learning and skills development throughout the facility.
• Partner with Process Engineering and Operations to maintain accurate, current, and effective training materials.
• Ensure critical manufacturing knowledge, processes, and best practices are documented and retained.
• Monitor employee qualification status and maintain training records and skills matrices.
• Identify training gaps and develop solutions to address workforce competency needs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor by conducting regular audits, observations, coaching sessions, and follow-up discussions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rework, scrap, and production inefficiencies.

Education

Associate degree in Business, Education, Human Resources, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Training Coordinator is responsible for improving manufacturing quality, safety, and productivity by coordinating, delivering, and sustaining hands‑on workplace training programs. This position serves as the primary training resource for the production floor, ensuring employees are properly trained, qualified, and developed to meet operational requirements. The Training Coordinator works closely with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to maintain training standards, preserve critical manufacturing knowledge, and ensure compliance with established work instructions and safety requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage shop floor training and employee development activities across all manufacturing departments.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing training initiatives and workforce development programs.

• Support onboarding, qualification, cross‑training, and continuous development of production employees.

• Maintain structured training plans that align with production schedules, staffing needs, and operational priorities.

• Collaborate with supervisors, team leads, peer trainers, and subject matter experts to ensure effective knowledge transfer.

• Promote and foster a culture of continuous learning and skills development throughout the facility.

• Partner with Process Engineering and Operations to maintain accurate, current, and effective training materials.

• Ensure critical manufacturing knowledge, processes, and best practices are documented and retained.

• Monitor employee qualification status and maintain training records and skills matrices.

• Identify training gaps and develop solutions to address workforce competency needs.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, feedback, and performance metrics.

• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor by conducting regular audits, observations, coaching sessions, and follow‑up discussions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rework, scrap, and production inefficiencies.

Key Duties

• Schedule and coordinate training activities in alignment with production requirements.

• Deliver hands‑on training for new hires, transferred employees, and existing team members.

• Facilitate orientation and basic skills training for new employees as required.

• Coach and support peer trainers in delivering effective technical and operational training.

• Track employee progress toward qualification and certification goals.

• Review and update training plans when products, processes, equipment, or job responsibilities change.

• Verify training readiness by ensuring schedules, resources, materials, equipment, and trainers are available and prepared.

• Maintain accurate records of completed training, certifications, and employee competencies.

• Monitor compliance with standardized work instructions, quality standards, OSHA regulations, and company safety requirements.

• Assist supervisors in achieving training, certification, and workforce development objectives.

• Conduct routine audits to verify adherence to training standards and qualification requirements.

• Maintain and update departmental skills matrices in collaboration with supervisors and management.

• Escalate training constraints, resource needs, or qualification risks to leadership in a timely manner.

• Track and report training metrics, participation, completion rates, and effectiveness.

• Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of training materials, equipment, and instructional resources.

• Support continuous improvement activities and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with company quality, environmental, and safety management systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Education, Human Resources, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, production, training, or workforce development experience.

• Experience delivering hands‑on technical training in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and workplace safety practices.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety requirements.

• Experience with training records management, competency tracking, and skills matrices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all organizational levels.

• Strong organizational, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Core Competencies

• Coaching and Employee Development

• Planning and Organization

• Training Coordination and Facilitation

• Progress Monitoring and Follow‑Up

• Problem Analysis and Resolution

• Verbal and Written Communication

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Adaptability and Flexibility

• Attention to Detail

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Accountability and Results Orientation

• Safety and Quality Focus