Training Specialist

Summary: Working under the guidance of the Workforce Development Manager, the Training Specialist facilitates new hire orientations, maintains large spreadsheets and training databases, and keeps employee records up to date for new hires, terminations, department transfers and work center changes. This role plays a key part in running the company's tier-based skill progression system, including tracking employee qualifications, monitoring evaluation schedules, updating training records and working with supervisors and managers so training and tier advancement reviews are completed on time. The Training Specialist helps keep workforce training data accurate, supports consistent training processes and makes sure employees have the resources and opportunities they need to build their skills and advance within the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Training Specialist supports workforce development by:

• Skill Progression System: Administer the company's tier-based skill progression system, including tracking employee qualifications and recording tier advancements.
• Evaluation Scheduling: Monitor evaluation schedules and notify supervisors and managers of upcoming and overdue evaluations and tier advancement reviews.
• Supervisor Coordination: Work with supervisors and managers to make sure training requirements and tier advancement reviews are completed on time.
• Training Records and Databases: Maintain and update large spreadsheets and training databases, making sure all training data is accurate, complete and current.
• Employee Record Changes: Update records promptly to reflect new hires, terminations, department transfers and work center changes.
• Employee Tracking: Track employee work center data and work with recruiting and department heads to make sure correct numbers are reported for current employees and hiring needs.
• Reporting: Prepare reports on training completion, employee qualifications and tier progress for the Workforce Development Manager and leadership.
• New Hire Orientation: Facilitate new hire orientation sessions, making sure new employees receive information on company policies, safety, resources and expectations.
• Process Support: Support consistent use of training processes across departments and recommend improvements.
• Any other related duties assigned by your manager/supervisor

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Associates Degree required

Experience: Manufacturing experience preferred

Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills:

· Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large spreadsheets; experience with training databases or HRIS a plus.

· Clear, effective verbal and written communication across departments, including comfort presenting to groups.

· Able to handle confidential employee information with discretion.

· Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset.

Medical, dental & vision · 401(k) with company match · company-paid life insurance · 10 paid holidays · wellness program & health club reimbursement · safety shoe & glasses reimbursement · discretionary bonus opportunity