Workforce Development/ Safety

The Training Specialist supports the coordination, administration, and tracking of employee training and development programs, with a focus on new hire orientation, training record accuracy, and employee skill progression. Working under the guidance of the Workforce Development Manager, this role is responsible for facilitating new hire orientations, maintaining and updating large spreadsheets and training databases, and ensuring employee records accurately reflect new hires, terminations, departmental transfers, and work center changes. The Training Specialist plays a key role in administering the company’s tier-based skill progression system, including tracking employee qualifications, monitoring evaluation schedules, updating training records, and coordinating with supervisors and managers to ensure timely completion of training requirements and tier advancement reviews. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in data management, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. Ultimately, the Training Specialist helps maintain accurate workforce training data, supports consistent execution of training processes, and ensures employees have the resources and opportunities needed to develop their skills and advance within the organization.

Requirements:

NEEDED SKILLS

· Microsoft Excel & Office Suite Proficiency

· Data Entry and Accuracy

· Organizational Skills

· Written Communication

· Presentation and Facilitation

· Time Management

· Interpersonal Skills.

· Adaptability, 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours., Education: Associates Degree required

· Experience: Manufacturing experience preferred, Previous experience in administrative support, data management, training coordination, or a related role preferred.

· Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English