Training Specialist

Lightera; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera is seeking a Training Specialist to facilitate and develop training for the production floor in Carrollton, GA. The role manages certifications, assessments, and training matrices, supporting day shift and occasionally night shift needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong public speaking skills, extensive LMS experience, and the ability to design curricula aligned with company values. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring proactive collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in public speaking and delivering training.
• Experience with training, curriculum design, and assessments.
• 2–3 years of experience with LMS management.
• Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct training for the plant.
• Design training programs aligned with the company values to boost performance.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop curricula and materials.
• Manage the training matrix and maintain living documents.
• Lead training projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with operators, management, engineers, EH&S, and stakeholders.
• Ensure readiness for new hires' operations.
• Respond to training requests from management.

Skills

Public speaking

Training delivery

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Training Specialist is responsible for facilitating and developing training for the production floor. Managing all training documentation such as certifications and assessments and maintenance of all training matrices. This position is primarily responsible for supporting day shift but may require assistance to support our night shift as needed.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School Degree or GED or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience with public speaking and delivering training, and/or presentations.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• 1+ year of warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience with training.
• 2-3 years of experience with managing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with Zoom and Teams.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and conduct training for the overall plant.
• Designing and conducting training programs that will boost employee’s workplace performance in alliance with the company’s core values.
• Performing training needs assessments, designing and delivering curriculum and leaning materials, and managing all phases of training.
• Manage the training matrix and keep updated on all living documents.
• Participate in and lead training projects and initiatives.
• Collaborating with operators, management, engineers, EH&S, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure operations readiness requirements are met with all new hires.
• Respond to training requests and needs from management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must be initiative-taking and assertive with a strong commitment to success.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multipleassignments.
• Advanced ability to be flexible, hands-on, and pivot.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to accept guidance and learn from experiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.

Location(s)

1 Brightwave Blvd, Carrollton , Georgia 30117 , United States

Position Type

Full-time

Employee Class

Regular Employee

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