Specialist, Training

Overview

​​The Training Specialist collaborates with the Plant Leadership Team to complete an annual training needs analysis, to establish an annual training plan and to administer the MAL-SV Learning Management System (LMS).  The incumbent identifies critical business and individual training needs and coordinates job specific Instructor Led, E-Learning, and Seminar type training to ensure that business goals are met.​ 

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.) 

• Administers and maintains a Learning and Development Strategy for the entire organization 
• Identifies training needs and training gaps in the organization by conducting an annual training needs analysis 
• Develops customized job specific training and leadership development courses designed to engage and motivate Team Members 
• Collaborates with Managers to provide development training for High Potential Team members who are part of the Succession Planning Program 
• Manages the annual training budget, evaluates on-going training expenditures, and participates in the annual business planning process 
• Monitors contracts with external vendors and introduces continual improvement initiatives  
• Oversees the quality of training sessions conducted by external vendors, makes adjustments where needed 
• Monitors training trends, provides reports, and implements continuous improvement ideas 
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Managers to identify Performance Management Solutions for on-going Team Member development  
• Coordinates and manages the new hire On-Boarding/Sponsorship Process and New Employee Orientation Program  
• Works with Managers to develop and to implement individual training plans for new salaried hires and salaried transferees 
• Manages the new hire probationary process, sends updates, and ensures probation documents are included in the Team Member’s personnel file   
• Creates and maintains annual training calendars 
• Tracks training effectiveness and ensures an annual return on investment  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

​​No​ 

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.) 

Required Education & Experience: 

​​• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education or related field • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in training and development • Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal management skills​ 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

​​• Experience in administration of a Learning Management System (LMS) • Experience creating, customizing, and delivering effective training • Experience using training needs assessment tools • Proven knowledge of training processes and procedures • Proven classroom facilitation skills • Proven budgeting development and management skills • Ability to manage time and projects to ensure completion of annual training plans • Excellent PowerPoint and Excel experience  ​ 

Preferred Education & Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education or related field 

• SHRM Certification  

• SAP experience 

• Training experience in a fast paced industrial manufacturing environment   

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  

None Required 

Working Conditions:  Office setting, repetitive standing, walking within and between buildings