Training Program Coordinator

Prolec Energy; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Technical Training Program Coordinator to lead hands-on shop-floor training, develop programs, and raise equipment proficiency on the production floor.

You will partner with engineering, quality, and HR to identify skill gaps, build clear learning pathways, and track certifications. This role shapes how technical knowledge is delivered and sustained in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in manufacturing training roles.
• Experience training both seasoned and entry-level workers.
• Knowledge of SAP, lean manufacturing, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver hands-on shop-floor training on equipment and processes.
• Develop training materials aligned to BOMs, SOPs, and engineering docs.
• Build repeatable programs to reinforce standardization, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Assess skills and readiness for role advancement.
• Partner with leadership, engineering, HR to identify training priorities.
• Own structured training pathways with clear objectives.
• Track certifications and training completion with systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in training methods and delivery.
• Onboard new manufacturing employees to accelerate skill adoption.
• Support implementation of new equipment and workflows.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Training & coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Lean principles

Production documentation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Training tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prolec GE Is Now A Part Of The GE Vernova Group

Technical Training Program Coordinator

Manufacturing | Mid–Senior Level

Department: Workforce Development / Manufacturing Training / HR

Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | Monday–Friday

Are you a highly skilled, shop-floor trainer who thrives in manufacturing?

Do you have deep hands-on experience building technical capability, standardizing processes, and developing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If you’re known for translating complex manufacturing processes into effective, hands-on training that sticks, this role was built for you.

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Training Program Coordinator to lead, design, and sustain advanced manufacturing training programs that elevate equipment proficiency, mechanical skill development, procedural discipline, and overall workforce readiness on the production floor.

This is a key leadership-support role responsible for shaping how technical knowledge is delivered, retained, and applied across manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

Advanced Technical Training & Program Leadership

• Design and deliver hands-on, shop-floor training covering equipment operation, mechanical systems, assembly and structural processes, and manufacturing best practices.
• Develop, refine, and maintain high-quality training materials aligned to BOMs, SAP routings, SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Build structured, repeatable training programs that reinforce standardization, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Conduct technical skill assessments, validate proficiency, and support readiness for role advancement within production.

Program Coordination & Workforce Development

• Partner closely with manufacturing leadership, engineering, quality, and HR to identify skill gaps and training priorities.
• Own and manage structured training pathways with clearly defined learning objectives, progression milestones, and documentation.
• Track certifications, skills attainment, and training completion using established systems and reporting tools.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve training methods, materials, and delivery.

Manufacturing Process Integration

• Lead technical onboarding for new manufacturing employees, ensuring rapid and effective skill adoption.
• Support implementation and training for new equipment, tools, technologies, workflows, and process changes.
• Identify breakdowns in process understanding or documentation and collaborate cross-functionally to drive clarity and execution.
• Act as a trusted technical resource on the shop floor, reinforcing best practices and process discipline.

What You Bring

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environments supporting technical training, equipment operation, or process execution.
• Proven ability to train and coach experienced and entry-level production employees in practical, skills-based settings.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing workflows, mechanical systems, lean principles, and production documentation.
• Demonstrated success translating engineering and process requirements into effective shop-floor learning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across experience levels and departments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency with SAP, training tracking systems, and Microsoft Office tools.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in training

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field
• 2–3 years of related experience in training, teaching, or a related area
• Prior experience coordinating, delivering, or sustaining technical training in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts manufacturing performance by ensuring employees are technically confident, process-aligned, and prepared to execute work safely and consistently. Your expertise will influence productivity, quality, safety, and long-term workforce capability.

If you’re an experienced manufacturing trainer who knows the shop floor, understands technical systems, and takes pride in developing others—we want to hear from you.

Prolec-GE Vernova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicab le law.