What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Larson?
Safe. Stable. Opportunities.
Larson Manufacturing’s position as America’s #1 Selling Storm Door Company is only possible because of the passion, integrity and commitment of our employees. We share the success of the company by appreciating, honoring, and rewarding our family of employees with competitive salaries and abundant benefits.
JOB SUMMARY: Lead training initiatives for new and existing associates, work closely with Coaches, Department Leads and Supervisors. Identify and resolve training process issues, guide continuous process improvement projects for on-the-job training, improve job knowledge and skills, and promote production efficiency.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrate safe behaviors through work tasks and processes, serving as a positive role model through modeling desirable behaviors (Key leader in promoting safety first)
2. Train and develop coaches through formal and informal methods
3. Coordinate and facilitate on-the-job training
4. Facilitate the coaching program to include:
a. Conducting quarterly training sessions with coaches
b. Seek to understand and work through training issues with coaches
c. Acquire and track data from associates and coaches (Use data to update the program and keep it fresh)
d. Continuously inform Supervisors on the progress of their associates
5. Maintain certification for all respective job tasks
6. Partner with Supervisor to develop / manage associate training plans
7. Drive accountability for job rotation and plans
8. Weekly training / certification progress reports
9. Validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
10. Collaborate with EHS to support plant-wide training initiatives (orientation, coach program, safety programs)
11. Flexible schedule to meet the demands on all shifts
12. Conduct plant tours
13. Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have the ability to work well with others
- Have creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Have the ability to adapt to individual differences
- Have effective listening skills
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- People management
- Department tasks
Additional Information
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of a Tool Maker. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of a Tool Maker. A Tool Maker may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Location:
Lake Mills
500 Larson Ave Lake Mills, IA 50450
