Training Specialist

JPS Composite Materials LLC; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with company match

Flex Spending Account / Health Savings

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discount Program

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Referral and Retention Bonuses

Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic 

Job summary

The Training Specialist at JPS Composite Materials LLC will design, organize, and deliver training programs to ensure associates have the technical skills, safety knowledge, and operational competence needed to support production goals at both the Anderson and Statesville sites.

Responsibilities include creating standardized training materials, developing training videos, and leading soft skills and supervisory programs while collaborating with Training Managers and Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing training and development programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of textile machinery preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel ~30% between sites in Anderson and Statesville.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and standardize training materials, manuals, SOP-based modules, and instructional resources.
• Responsible for the development and roll out of training and development videos.
• Develop and conduct soft skills and leadership programs (supervisory training, communication, performance management, team leadership).
• Build training folders for new hires and associates that have been awarded a new position.
• Assist with orientation for new hires completing JSHAs, JQAs, and JSOs.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly training reports to leadership.
• Provide feedback and support to Training Supervisors.
• Support audits and inspections related to training records.

Skills

Travel

Training video development

Visual training materials

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety record

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD or related field

Tools

Textile machinery knowledge

Job description

Job Description

The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, organizing, coordinating, and delivering training programs that ensure associates have the technical skills, safety knowledge, and operational competence needed to support production goals at both the Anderson and Statesville sites. The specialist will assist the Training Manager with the development of new training tools to help develop skills during the training process and work closely with the Training Supervisors to ensure that the curriculum in the training plans is accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and standardize training materials, manuals, SOP-based modules, and instructional resources.
• Responsible for the development and roll out of training and development videos.
• Develop and conduct soft skills and leadership programs (supervisory training, communication, performance management, team leadership).
• Build training folders for new hires and associates that have been awarded a new position.
• Assist with orientation for new hires completing JSHAs, JQAs, and JSOs.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly training reports to leadership.
• Provide feedback and support to Training Supervisors.
• Support audits and inspections related to training records.

Requirements:

• 30% travel to both plants (Anderson & Statesville)
• Develop and edit training videos demonstrating machine operation, setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, quality checks, and standard work procedures.
• Convert hands-on processes into clear visual training materials that employees can easily understand and reference.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field desired.
• 3+ years of experience developing training and development programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of textile machinery preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work and interact with all levels of the workforce.
• Possess a good safety, work, and attendance record.A
• Available to work any shift as required

JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets.

The company’s materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America.

The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.

• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to thrive within the company
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Referral and Retention Bonuses
• Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches

Salary Range

$65-70K

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