Training Specialist

TRAINING SPECIALIST

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Training Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge within Check-Mate Manufacturing, by assessing training needs, creating learning materials, OJT’s,  facilitating training sessions, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs to ensure optimal employee performance and organizational success; essentially acting as a bridge between the company and its employees to foster a culture of continuous learning and development. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Includes, but may not be limited to the following:

Needs Analysis:

• Training Specialist conducts surveys, interviews, and consultations with managers to identify specific training needs across different departments within the organization. 
• Training Specialist utilizes strong organizational skills to establish timelines, coordinates resource, communicates to participants and revises course content to roll-out new developments and established training programs.

Curriculum Development:

• Training Specialist designs training programs, including course outlines, learning objectives, and instructional materials (e.g., manuals, presentations, online modules) aligned with identified needs.  Presents materials interdepartmentally.
• Training Specialist establishes an annual training calendar for hourly and salaried employees of pertinent learning courses using the PayCom System.
• Training Specialist works with Supervisors and Managers to assess existing knowledge and skill level of employees and adjust learning assets and delivery methods accordingly.

Training Delivery:

• Training Specialist facilitates training sessions using various methods such as lectures, workshops, simulations, role-playing, and e-learning platforms to engage learners effectively. 
• Training Specialist administers the training system including but not limited to licenses administration, managing rosters, loading learning courses into PayCom, tracking completions and reporting training metrics.
• Training Specialist oversees the maintenance of training records, including curriculum materials for facilitators and participants in the PayCom System.
• Training Specialist assists Supervisors and Managers with and completes learning content development, defining learning objectives, researching, assessments, test courses and presentations.
• Strong technical skills to deliver course content using multiple delivery options and media, including mobile/multiple devices, online, classroom and multimedia.

Evaluation and Measurement:

• Training Specialist tracks training outcomes by monitoring participant performance, collecting feedback, and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments. 
• Training Specialist measures the effectiveness of training programs and collaborates on necessary revisions and changes to implement across the organization. 

Collaboration:

• Training Specialist works closely with subject matter experts, managers, supervisors, and HR teams to ensure training aligns with organizational goals and priorities. 

Onboarding Support:

• Training Specialist develops and delivers onboarding training for new employees to familiarize them with company culture, policies, and procedures. 
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. degree or higher degree in communications, business or learning-oriented field of study.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and delivering training programs in a high paced manufacturing facility.
• 5+ years’ experience with LMS systems, Canva (or similar), Adobe Captivate, PayCom or similar tools.
• 5+ years creating OJTs with an understanding of work instructions/process documents.
• 3+ years’ experience with PLEX (ERP) Training module 
• 3+ years of instructional design skills to create engaging and effective learning materials
• 3+ years working and collaborating on training needs analysis 
• Facilitation skills to lead group discussions and interactive learning activities
• Proficiency utilizing technology for training delivery and tracking progress
• Organizational skills to manage training schedules, logistics and documentation
• Basic problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively deliver training sessions
• Strong interpersonal skills; Conflict resolution skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multi-task, adaptable and analytical thinker
• Strong teambuilding skill

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D