Training Specialist

SGS Consulting; Lorida (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Florida is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to lead employee training initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will design, implement, and monitor training plans, coordinate with leadership, and drive 90/30/90 day milestones for new hires.

Responsibilities include managing the T&D center, maintaining records, coaching trainers, utilizing SharePoint and LMS (Talent Center), and supporting TPM-related change in learning materials while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Proven Training and Development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create Standard Work and Continuous Improvement documents.
• Good reading of Technical Manuals and Specification Sheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse workforce.
• Able to manage training records, audits and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Training and Development for all employees.
• Driving implementation of training plans in partnership with leadership and prioritization based on development needs.
• Support New Hire Orientation and TPM Methodology certification training.
• Drive cross training, maintain training records and dashboards daily.
• Train employees on standardized work using SharePoint, Teams, and Box for document control.
• Initiate or complete skills matrices and qualification checklists.
• Coach employees on the OPL process and how to document them.
• Develop training materials and guide teams in creating materials and models.
• Track training hours, center use, and TPM KPIs.
• Manage the T&D Learning Center and coach trainers/trainees as needed.
• Provide feedback on readiness for next roles and participate in 90-day reviews.
• Revamp standardized work documents and record changes.
• Identify trainee attributes and support continuous learning.
• Support TPM teams with Learning Center changes and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement events and meetings.

Skills

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Technical manuals literacy

Training delivery

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

LMS (Talent Center)

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Training and Development for all employees.
• Driving implementation of training plans, creating the plans in partnership with the leadership and as prioritized based on development needs.
• Support New Hire Orientation, assisting with training new employees in TPM Methodology and in helping current employee certify in their respected roles.
• Drive cross training activity for employee development, maintaining training records, crossing training matrices, training audits/reports, validating signed off records with Shift Leader, Escalating discrepancies, while updating shift training dashboard daily.
• Train employees on standardized work, using SharePoint site, teams file, and box for document control and records management.
• Initiate, coordinate or complete skills matrices and qualification check list.
• Coach employees on the One Pont Lessons (OPLs) process and on writing them.
• Develop training materials and guide teams in creating training materials and models.
• Track training hours, training center use, and other T&D KAIs/KPIs.
• Manage the T&D Learning Center including.
• Coaches trainers/trainees as needed to improve or correct job performance issues during the training process.
• Seeks support from the leadership team as needed. Makes recommendation during 90-day reviews of new hires (30 & 90 day milestones). Provides feedback for employees’ readiness for the next role.
• Revamps standardized work as needed and document changes accordingly.
• Identify personal attributes the trainee is displaying. Willingness to learn, not engaged, attention to detail, since of urgency, following directions, positive attitude, etc.
• Production Support.
• Drive the Management of the Change process related to Training Package materials such as Standard Work, Skills Matrices, and Training Plans to ensure proper documentation is used for training when changes occur.
• Support TPM Teams on the implementation of TPM the OC Way.
• Participates in continuous improvement events.
• Basic understanding of the process equipment used in this facility.
• Meetings/Schedule/Additional Support.
• Attend/lead various meetings and huddles as needed.
• Must have experience or be willing to shadow the various machines/roles to gain knowledge of plant processes.
• Performs other duties as directed by the leadership team.
• Support in Plant functions including engagement activities from HR Department.

Skills:

• Proficiently demonstrated math and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand Technical Manuals and Specification Sheets.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Maintain certifications and skill sets necessary to train employees.
• Ability to facilitate training in various formats.
• Ability to implement and maintain the Learning Management System with Talent Center.
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group and meet targets.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED with strong educational background required.
• Proven Training and Development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create Standard Work and Continuous Improvement documents.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with diverse workforce.
• Ability to manage training records, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not mandatory.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively.