Training Specialist

Vestas group; Brighton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Training Specialist at its Brighton, CO facility to design and execute training programs that boost employee performance. You will supervise a team delivering, planning, scheduling, and developing training, while coordinating with stakeholders to meet business goals.

You will partner with Managers and P&C to develop progression paths, manage compliance training, and implement new training technologies. Strong English, MS Office, and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, adult learning, organizational development or equivalent discipline.
• 5 years of previous training or training coordinating experience in curriculum design, development and delivery.
• 1-3 years Leading or Supervising a team.
• Knowledge of techniques and philosophies of adult education.
• High level of written English; ability to create training programs, instructions and manuals.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and establish targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface with management and key business stakeholders to determine training needs.
• Work directly with Managers and P&C on high performance teams through progression development strategy.
• Develop training plans aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and global training teams to deliver corporate training initiatives.
• Manage training department staff including employee performance.
• Oversee design of training programs and schedules based on identified needs and processes.
• Oversee annual compliance training programs and reporting.
• Research new training technologies to incorporate innovation into programs.
• Develop training effectiveness program to monitor success.
• Apply continuous improvement to evolve training programs for competitiveness.
• Coordinate on-the-job training with supervisor/manager of new employees.
• Lead research, selection and management of outside consultants and trainers.
• Maintain training records for attendance in compliance with company standards.
• Evaluate training for evidence of effectiveness per guidelines.
• Keep training interactive and aligned with adult learning theory.
• Work varying shifts to support training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training delivery

Team management

Cross-functional leadership

English communication

Adult learning

Target setting

Presentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, adult learning, organizational development or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Visio

Job description

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner in sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines. Since 2010, the Nacelles Factory in Brighton has proudly manufactured nacelles (engines) and hubs for wind turbines within 265,000 square feet of production space.

Training Specialist

General Purpose:

The Training Specialist develops the training tactical plan. Interfaces directly with stakeholders for requirements which are converted into training programs supporting business requirements. Responsible for direct supervision of a Team that delivers, plans, schedules and develops employee training that results in effective employee performance related to training programs. Performs a variety of administrative activities including database management, drafting reports, and presentations to Leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface withmanagementand key business stakeholderstodeterminetraining needs
• Workdirectly with Managers andP&C onhigh performanceteams through progression development strategy
• Developtrainingplansalignedtobusinessobjectives
• Collaborate withregional andglobal training teams to deliver corporate training initiatives
• Manage training department staff to include employee performance
• Oversee the designoftraining programs and schedules based on knowledge ofidentifiedtraining needs, production processes, business systems, or changes in products,proceduresor processes
• Oversee and report on the annual compliance training programs
• Manage the research of new training technologies to incorporate innovation techniques into programs
• Develop training effectivenessprogram tomonitortraining program success
• Utilize continuous improvement approach to evolve training programs for competitiveness
• Coordinate on the job training with the new employee’s supervisor/manager
• Lead the research, selectionand management ofoutside consultants and trainers to conduct training in specific topics
• Maintaintrainingrecordsforattendance in compliance withCompanystandards
• Evaluate training for evidence of the effectiveness of training perCompanyguidelines
• Work to keep training programs interactive and designed based upon adult learning theoryin order toengage trainees
• Must be able to work different shifts tosupport training requirementsas needed
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point,Outlookand SAP)
• Ability tolead anddeliver training material individually or in classroom settings
• Ability toManagea Team
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and verbally to express oneself clearly
• Ability to effectivelyleadacross-functional team
• Ability to estabeleystargets and translate them into actionable planswith the department
• Ability to interactfrequentlywith others in a professional, courteous manner

Education, Training, and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree inhuman resources, education,adult learning,organizationaldevelopmentor equivalent discipline
• 5years of previoustrainingortraining coordinatingexperience in curriculum design,developmentand delivery
• 1-3 years Leading orSupervising a team
• Knowledge of techniques and philosophies of adult education
• High levelof written English. Ability to create training programs,instructionsand training manuals at theappropriate level. Ability to effectively present information in large classes, one-on-one and small group situations to other employees,supervisorsand managers in the organization
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Visioand Outlook)
• Strong ability torespectfullychallengecolleagues and consultants across demographics
• Creativity in developing engaging and effective training materials
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills arerequired
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projectsin accordance withstated deadlines
• Data-driven to measure and achieve operational excellence
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Salary - $90K - $110K

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit; use of hands and fingers to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeeis occasionally required tosit and walk; must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment is an open office or classroomsettingand the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.