Training Specialist - Training and Development Coordinator

SGS Consulting; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a training and development specialist to design, deliver, and manage programs for manufacturing teams in Tallahassee, FL. The role involves collaborating with leadership to align training with development needs and certifying employees in TPM methods across rotating shifts.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with standard work, documentation, and training materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for this training and development role.
• Experience in manufacturing training and development environments strongly preferred.
• Experience creating Standard Work and Continuous Improvement documentation is highly desirable.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process equipment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for training documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specification sheets accurately.
• Willingness to work across rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training and development programs for new hires and existing manufacturing employees.
• Partner with leadership to design, implement, and prioritize training plans aligned with development needs.
• Support new hire orientation and certify employees in TPM methodology and assigned production roles.
• Maintain training records, matrices, audits, dashboards, and validate documentation with shift leadership.
• Train employees on standardized work using SharePoint, Teams, and controlled document repositories.
• Develop training materials, skills matrices, qualification checklists, and guide teams through learning processes.
• Track training KPIs, manage learning center operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Training facilitation

Standard work creation

Communication & coaching

Documentation management

TPM knowledge

Independent/team collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive training and development programs for new hires and existing manufacturing employees.
• Partner with leadership to design, implement, and prioritize training plans aligned with development needs.
• Support new hire orientation and certify employees in TPM methodology and assigned production roles.
• Maintain training records, matrices, audits, dashboards, and validate documentation with shift leadership.
• Train employees on standardized work using SharePoint, Teams, and controlled document repositories.
• Develop training materials, skills matrices, qualification checklists, and guide teams through learning processes.
• Track training KPIs, manage learning center operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills:

• Strong ability to facilitate training sessions across multiple formats and varying employee skill levels.
• Proficient in creating standardized work, skills matrices, and continuous improvement documentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and feedback skills for employee development and performance improvement.
• Strong organizational skills to manage training records, dashboards, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to support TPM teams and implement TPM methodology within manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively while meeting training targets and deadlines.
• High attention to detail when managing documentation, certifications, and training performance data.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required for this training and development role.
• Previous experience in manufacturing training and development environments strongly preferred.
• Experience creating Standard Work and Continuous Improvement documentation is highly desirable.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process equipment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for training documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specification sheets accurately.
• Willingness to work across rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.