What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Innovance, Inc.?
Description
ABOUT Innovance, Inc.
Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen Conveyors). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.
Position Description:
The Training Specialist will focus on delivering in-person training and managing training documentation to ensure compliance with ISO standards. This role involves conducting new hire onboarding, on-the-floor training, one-on-one mentoring, and facilitating large departmental and companywide meetings. Additionally, the Training Specialist will assist with the development and execution of other training programs as needed. English/Spanish bilingual individuals are highly encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
· Lead new hire onboarding, including new hire packet preparation, employee file creation, in-person orientation, communications, and new hire gift management.
· Conduct engaging, hands-on training sessions on topics such as Safety, HR policies, and onboarding.
· Lead and coordinate large-scale departmental and companywide training sessions.
· Assist in the implementation and management of Innovance’s Learning Management System (LMS):
o Ensure all completed training is entered into the LMS.
o Help answer questions regarding the LMS and resolve issues in a timely manner.
o Assist in training managers and supervisors on the LMS.
· Schedule and ensure all required ISO training is completed prior to expiration.
· Post important communications on various bulletin boards and digital signage.
· Support the execution of various training initiatives, including:
o Scholarship programs
o School and community outreach efforts
o Career coaching
o Employee Mentorship program
· Adhering to all safety policies and procedures while advocating for a strong safety culture.
Requirements
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Experience in training and employee development, with a strong emphasis on in-person delivery.
· Strong organizational skills with expertise in documentation management.
· Must have attention to detail and high accuracy rate.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· English/Spanish bilingual proficiency is highly encouraged.
· Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) desired but not required.
This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.