Plant Training Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Training Specialist champions the training process and works in partnership with plant leadership, Pillar teams and TPM teams to develop and execute strong Training and Development (T&D) plans that drive business results in the Joplin Plant. The Training Specialist may conduct both classroom and on-the-job training for new-hires, newly assigned positions, refresher training, and any other training initiatives. The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and delivering training; developing and maintaining training materials; and administrative tasks related to training and training documentation.
Reports to: Sr Manufacturing HR Lead
Span of Control: Supporting plant-wide training initiatives
Direct Reports: No direct reports
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Administration
Functions as a training technical resource supporting Joplin training initiatives
Ensures the training administrative process is followed and maintained; Enters data, maintains training records, and generates reports.
Monitors training progress and follows-up as necessary- weekly progress meetings
Create and manage training binders for each trainee
Analysis and Content Creation
Assesses program effectiveness to determine improvements and identify future training needs or opportunities
Develops and maintains standard work and other documents; provide training on same
Utilizes instructional design principles to create training programs, job skills training and job aids/training materials
Planning and Coordination
Performs training needs analyses for employees to determine training gaps or procedure improvements
Develops and executes logistics plans for employee training, coordinates with the trainee and their supervisor
Coordinates resources, including materials facilities, visual displays, etc.
Training grants requirement management
Assists in the development of training plans for equipment and processes; Develops and implements daily and long-range plans
Training Delivery
Conducts classroom and practical hands-on OJT training
Gives feedback to employees and their supervisor
General
Follow all plant rules, lead by example. Raise and/or address concerns about at-risk behaviors or conditions
Participate actively in plant safety, environmental, continuous improvement/TPM, and related programs and initiatives. Identify and share best practices
Perform common role tasks (e.g., hanging signs, setting up conference and training rooms, preparing training materials, etc.) and any other duties as assigned
Manage and track all training and development programs used at the facility (Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, and others as applicable)
Partner with leaders to ensure all required and desired training is conducted in a safe, timely, and effective manner. This includes, but not limited to, new hire training, re-training, plant drills, & more
Measure performance/training in the work environment and identify performance/training gaps in indiv