Training Coordinator - New Braunfels, TX

About the position

The Training Coordinator develops the curriculum for craft and technical courses with input from other resources to provide employees with the knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely, effectively, and efficiently. This position collaborates with other personnel to develop and implement personal training plans and schedules to train employees in the various tasks they are expected to perform in their roles. The position will also help coordinate the requisite HR and Leadership training for employees. The Training Coordinator measures the results of critical training programs and adjusts them to significantly enhance the skill and effectiveness of our employees in meeting our customers' needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Organize, develop, or source training programs to meet specific training needs.
• Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, and on-the-job coaching.
• Handles logistics for training activities including venues and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external training suppliers.
• Coordinates off-site training activities for employees.
• Provides train-the-trainer sessions for internal subject matter experts.
• Designs and applies assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and summarizes evaluation reports determining the impact of training on employee skills and how it affects KPIs.
• Partners with plant management and internal stakeholders regarding employee training needs that will drive manufacturing excellence.
• Partners with neighboring community colleges to establish training curricula and programs.
• Ensures the implementation and effectiveness of an onboarding and early development program for new employees.
• Partners with Plant Management and HR to maintain accurate training records.
• Assists in assessing training needs for new and existing employees.
• Assists in identifying internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.
• Partners with HR to develop a mentoring program for new and existing employees.
• Assists plant management in mapping out training plans for individual employees.
• Works with Plant Management and Corporate VPs to develop and manage the training budget.
• Works with Plant Management and Corporate VPs to establish Training and development teams at each plant.
• Establishes relationships with local colleges and schools for training resources.
• Partners with vendors for training opportunities they may offer.
• Partner with the Safety Manager to facilitate MSHA Training to maintain legal compliance.
• Conduct Task Training Refreshers.
• Facilitate leadership training as assigned.
• Partner with maintenance and electrical groups to develop competency-based training.
• Partner with training coordinators at other plants to develop training programs.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 years - bachelor's degree in engineering, training, or related technical fields.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Industrial plant operations and maintenance with significant experience in mechanical, electrical, process, and control systems and related fields.
• Experience with adult instruction and learning principles along with experience in training and instruction.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion