Training Specialist

Job Summary 

The Training Specialist is responsible for executing and maintaining an adequate training program that ensures all members of the operations team can properly perform their duties as assigned with a special focus on new hires and new production line startups. The Training Specialist gathers and analyzes information to determine learning needs, evaluates and audits training programs, records, and materials as well as trainee performance. The Training Specialist facilitates and delivers internal learning solutions. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Execute work instruction trainings for all programs to comply with safety, quality, and production requirements 

• Provide training material(s), which meets specific requested/ required requirements, including “train the trainer” when needed 

• Analyze production processes and data to determine training needs and support the HR Manager and Operations Manager in the development of applicable training materials 

• Provide in depth training reports and track the progress of training to HR Manager 

• Assist HR Manager to analyze the learning curriculum effectiveness through various evaluations of employee performances  

• Assist with scheduling and document completion of the new hire orientation / on boarding process 

• Provide reporting metrics to Operations, Human Resources and Program Management, as required  

• Identify employee learning needs within facility and work with Human Resources and Operations leadership to execute 

• Retain training records and hourly employee evaluations  

• Collaborate with the team to assess, design, develop and maintain training solutions and components as a support to the Human Resources Manager 

• Prioritize, facilitate, and adhere to  Nammo’s safety culture and policies  

• Make recommendations to Management/Supervisors to improve operations  

• Be proactive in resolving issues and drive training initiatives independently or within a team environment  

Competencies  

• Strong interpersonal skills able to effectively communicate with employees and individually guide their learning of product operations 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously  

• Excellent attention to detail and follow up 

• Strong work ethic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere 

• Ability to communicate with widely varied audiences 

Requirements, Education & Skills: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook  

• High School diploma or GED Required, Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred  

• Strong background in production environment 

• Comfortable talking in front of a group as well as one-on-one with an individual  

• Able to give and receive feedback effectively  

• Demonstrated success in developing learning curriculum  

• Strong motivational and interpersonal skills  

• Strong presentation and classroom management skills  

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment 

• Is an active listener 

• Prior training, teaching or presentation experience or previous experience as a trainer preferred   

• Ability and willingness to work in different areas as required by training needs 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in manufacturing is required 

• Knowledge of explosives and pyrotechnical operations and/ or experience working with and around hazardous chemicals/environments preferred 

Training: 

• Year-Long Training Plan 

• Safety Orientation 

• HAZWOPPER Aware/Right to Know 

• Annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness 

• Annual Ethics Refresher 

• CUI and OPSEC 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum