Training Coordinator

Clarios; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clarios in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Training Specialist to lead onboarding, EHS training, bid transfer training and job certification in a manufacturing setting. You will design and deliver programs across shifts to support safety, quality, TPM and Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing materials, coordinating schedules, tracking progress, following up with trainees, and updating work instructions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and maintain training materials across platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, PPT, Visio).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and on-the-job training for new hires in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop, issue, and maintain training materials and work instructions.
• Create and manage training schedules; track progress and follow up with trainees.
• Coordinate training related to safety, quality, TPM, Lean initiatives and changes in methods or equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Visio

Effective communication

Problem solving

Job description

What You Will Do

The primary role of the training specialist is to lead programs related to all employee onboarding, EHS training, bid transfer training and job certification, in a manufacturing environment.

How You Will Do It

• Performs/instructs classroom training and practical/on the job training in a manufacturing environment for new hires including orientation, job bids or transfers to a department/new job.
• Performs/instructs classroom training and practical/on the job training when safety, quality or performance corrective action is needed, or when changes in methods or equipment require new training or re-training.
• Prepares, issues and maintains training materials across a variety of platforms.
• Creates, communicates and updates training schedules and tracking.
• Monitors and reports training progress.
• Follows ups with trainees to ensure they complete all training in timely and accurate manner.
• May assist with new hire and contractor orientation.
• Regularly investigates training requirements to suggest and take action on implementing changes to the training program as it relates to Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Principles.
• Seek and gather information from management, employees and other departments regarding the effectiveness of completed training, develops and implements solutions to improve effectiveness.
• May update existing work instructions or write work instructions for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment.
• Helps identify and drives development of on the job trainers for all job positions across all shifts.
• May provide support for community outreach and recruiting.

Required

• Able to work a flexible schedule across all shifts (including weekends) when necessary.
• Able to work on the production floor for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, work practices and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PPT, and Visio preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Able to use logic and problem-solving tools to develop plans, understand issues and take calculated risks to proactively address current and future business needs.

Preferred

• Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Prior experience developing and delivering training required.
• Prior experience providing full-scope training materials, from analyzing company needs to lesson planning, development and implementation is strongly preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule across all shifts (including weekends) when necessary.
• Able to work on the production floor for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, work practices and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PPT, and Visio preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Able to use logic and problem-solving tools to develop plans, understand issues and take calculated risks to proactively address current and future business needs.
• Prior experience in project management, technical writing, industrial engineering, inventory systems, and maintenance work order systems preferred.
• Experience integrating Risk Assessments, Hazard Awareness, Quality Systems, Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Principles into a training plan preferred.

Winston-Salem - Assembly Plant

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital.

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials - setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios - where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion - where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo.

Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law.

As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses.

We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate.

For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report.

We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.