Training Specialist

Reporting to the HR Director, the Training Specialist will:

• • Create and communicate standard work instructions for production processes.
  • Assist in the communication and management of branding and employee engagement.
  • Partner to develop a Performance Coaching role in production.
  • Manage Job Process and Safety Training content, via digital platform, required for new hire and incumbent employees to perform job duties safely and in accordance with production procedures.
  • Assign, track, and maintain employee trainings in the ADP Learning module.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Safety, and Production to develop effective performance improvement solutions. 
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through appropriate course evaluation and post training effectiveness evaluations making modifications to the program(s) design to increase program efficiency. Utilize the Learning Management System and assessemnts to document training activities.

And...

• complete needs assessments for employee training needs in order to determine future training content.
• partner with the Quality Manager and Production Supervisors in addressing remedial training needs relative to quality errors or corrective processes.
• acts as a Learning Systems Administrator to provide/create content, track, and assign trainings with the Vector Learning Management platform and ADP learning platform.
• maintain a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, procedures, and methodologies.
• ensure all training documentation is complete and properly stored for compliance and reference purposes.
• survey and solicit input from production staff regarding training content and effectiveness.
• partner with the HR Director in the creation of a high performance culture and values stream.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of three years in a training role in a production environment.
• Experience formalizing training with production staff; to include facilitation and content development.
• Competence in developing training content and evaluation.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience in effective training methodology.
• Working knowledge of at least one training platform, such as ADP Learning or Vector is beneficial.
• Comfortable interacting on the production floor. We are a heat treater for automotive; therefore, tolerance of warm temperatures in the summer is necessary.
• An undergraduate degree in a related field of study or a trainer certification in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• An analytical approach to problem solving.

The target compensation range for this role starts at $68,000+.  Dowa offers an outstanding benefits package with a zero deductible health care plan, dental, vision, life insurance, accident coverage, identity theft, short and long term disability, 401(k), and 3 weeks PTO in the first year, all for $76/month for the employee. All new hires must successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a 9 panel drug screen.  We have an excellent team at Dowa.  Come and be part of the adventure.