Training Coordinator - Lenoir City, TN

The Training Coordinator will be responsible for organizing, managing, and optimizing the training initiatives to ensure operational excellence and safety in our manufacturing processes. This role requires a proactive approach to understanding the technical skills needed in a manufacturing environment and implementing effective training programs to enhance employee skills and compliance with industry standards. Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultations with the plant manager and other department heads.

Design and execute training programs tailored to the needs of the manufacturing environment, focusing on safety, machine operation, quality control, and productivity.

o Schedule and coordinate training sessions, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.

o Plan, create and coordinate training schedules for all company departments, track and create reports on the outcome of all training and maintain training records for the company.

o Track new hires on company policies and procedures and use the best training methods for a specific purpose or audience.

o Gather and evaluate information from employees and management on previous training to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.

o Identify SME (Subject Matter Experts) for current processes and delegate training tasks to facilitate training of new associates.

o Work with area supervisors to schedule any necessary training to limit the impact to production.

o Responsible for partnering with EHS to ensure that all Safety Training Requirements are met and tracking completion to achieve 100% compliance

o Work with all plants in the BU to standardize documents, training materials, approach, metrics, etc.

o Recommend training materials and methods, order and maintain in-house training equipment and facilities and manage the budget set for training.

o Design and develop interactive training programs (outsourced or in-house) for corporate, HR training, compliance training, etc.

o Select the best training methods or activities for a particular purpose and audience (e.g. reviewing mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes, etc.).

o Responsible for all Safety Training Requirements and tracking completion.

o Use of a training matrix to accurately identify capabilities and opportunities

o Regularly consult with production managers and floor supervisors to identify training needs and skill gaps.

o Analyze production data and quality control reports to further tailor training programs.

o Develop training materials in collaboration with technical experts, ensuring content accuracy for complex manufacturing processes.

o Adapt training materials provided by equipment manufacturers for in-house use, ensuring they meet internal training standards.

o Liaise with equipment vendors to arrange specific training on new machinery or technologies adopted by the facility.

o Manage external training providers, ensuring their services meet our quality and safety standards.

o Implement evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness, focusing on tangible improvements in productivity and reduction in workplace incidents.

o Report on training outcomes and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

o Ensure all training programs comply with OSHA standards and other relevant regulations.

o Keep records of safety and compliance training up to date.

o Ensure all Hubbell University training is completed and documented

* Associates degree or related experience.

* At least 2 years of experience in a training role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machinery.

* Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

* Proficient in MS Office and experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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