Training Coordinator—Atlas Chicago

Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Training Coordinator to support our Atlas Tube facility in Chicago, IL, focusing on developing and strengthening workforce skills, safety, and performance.

You will design, implement, and evaluate training programs that enhance employee performance and operational effectiveness, coordinating across management and floor teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in training or workforce development.
• Experience managing the full training lifecycle: needs assessment, planning, development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work onsite on a regular, full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training programs across the facility.
• Identify training needs with management and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with floor leads and supervisors on evaluations and skill development initiatives.
• Continuously assess training effectiveness and update content as needed.
• Maintain training records, documentation, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate and maintain the Department Mastery Program (DMP) with accurate registration and reporting.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
• Create engaging training materials and multimedia content.
• Deliver training through classroom, on-the-job, workshops, and meetings.
• Provide feedback to leadership and support leadership development programs.
• Build strong relationships across departments to support training objectives.
• Ensure safety practices and regulatory compliance in training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.Come build a career you believe in.About The Role:At Zekelman Industries, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Training Coordinator to support our Atlas Tube facility in Chicago, IL, helping develop and strengthen the skills of our workforce while driving employee engagement, safety, and performance.If you are passionate about employee development, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and thrive on building impactful training programs, we want to hear from you.What You'll DoAs a Training Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting workforce development initiatives by designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance employee performance and operational effectiveness.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and monitor training programs across the facility.Partner with management to identify training needs and development opportunities.Collaborate with floor leads and supervisors on employee evaluations and skill development initiatives.Continuously assess training effectiveness and update training content and curriculum as needed.Manage training records, documentation, and employee progress tracking.Coordinate and maintain the Department Mastery Program (DMP), ensuring accurate registration and progress reporting to support cross-functional workforce versatility.Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.Create engaging training materials, brochures, presentations, multimedia content, and visual aids.Deliver training through various methods including classroom instruction, on-the-job training, demonstrations, workshops, meetings, and conferences.Provide performance-related feedback and recommendations to facility leadership.Support continuing education initiatives and leadership development programs.Build strong relationships across departments and functions to support training objectives.Provide logistical support for training events, course development, delivery, and evaluations.Assist with the development and execution of strategic training and workforce development plans.Champion and promote safe work practices in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.What You'll BringMinimum of 3 years of experience in training, learning and development, workforce development, or a related role.Demonstrated ability to manage the full training lifecycle, including needs assessment, planning, development, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Strong organizational and project management skills.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.Ability to work onsite on a regular, full-time, predictable schedule.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing environment.Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Training & Development, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.Experience supporting employee development, leadership training, and continuous improvement initiatives.What We OfferZekelman Industries provides a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our employees, including:Competitive salaryComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysCareer development and advancement opportunitiesEmployee assistance programsA collaborative and safety-focused work environmentZekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.M/F/D/VWe are Zekelman Industries.We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.