Learning and Development Specialist (manufacturing background)

Job Title:
Training Specialist

Job description:
We are seeking a Training Specialist who is an enthusiastic and experienced facilitator to lead and guide new employees as they begin their careers in a world-class manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills and has a passion for creating a fun and informative learning environment. This requires a candidate who can quickly become a working subject matter expert across many areas of manufacturing, and successfully work with cross-functional departments to assess training needs. Duties include training development, scheduling, facilitating training classes, collaborating with stakeholders to determine training needs and preparing reports.

Responsibilities:
- Collect and understand information from different stakeholders, then be able to facilitate the content clearly
- Lead and facilitate group workshops, training sessions, and hands-on activities.
- Organize session content, including material and activity preparation.
- Ensure participants stay engaged and on track during the training sessions.
- Create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages open communication and collaboration.
- Maintain training facility and equipment and proactively anticipate equipment needs.
- Execute learning strategies and programs based on the needs of the business.
- Measure learning effectiveness through participation in hands-on activities and assessments.
- Ensure training sessions are delivered on time and meet the intended learning objectives.
- Interact with shop departmental leaders to resolve training concerns and drive process improvements.
- Assist in the development of training materials and resources as needed.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Proven experience as a facilitator, trainer, or a similar role.
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing systems and lean manufacturing is a plus.
- Advanced facilitation skills.
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques.
- Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
- Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Advanced problem-solving skills to respond to the manufacturing process and system problems.

Business Justification: The additional facilitators are requested to support the current hiring blitz in AZ needed to reach Q2 production goals, we’re in dire need of commensurate resources to onboard and train folks. The current team is over capacity.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $30