Technical Training Coordinator jobs in Cranston, RI

Aspen Aerogels^® is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen’s extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin^® thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel^® and Cryogel^® insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries.  We’re on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade.  We’re looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team. 

We are seeking a Training & Operational Readiness Coordinator. The Training & Operational Readiness Coordinator is responsible for conducting New Hire Orientation, Position Specific Training, along with the design, development, and instruction of training content and documentation at the East Providence manufacturing facility, with a focus on Production. This responsibility involves working with Leads, Supervisors, Managers, and Directors to develop Training Plans to meet Department and Business needs for continuous development and improvement, through introduction of Lean and driving for standardization within manufacturing and cross-functionally. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, maintain, update, and facilitate New Employee Orientation, as necessary. 
• Perform and coordinate the development and completion of written Technical Trainings and practical knowledge verification testing for Employees.
• Work with subject matter expert (SME) / process owner to ensure Reference Documents relevant to scope are accurate, learner centered and able to be rolled out within the defined timeline.
• Ensure employees are trained in accordance with the formal Training Program process on role specific WI/SOPs, process, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Prepare training materials and reference documents for Employees.
• Coordinate cross-training and progression programs working with Leads, Supervisors, or Managers.
• Develop/practice training programs for employees based on business and department needs.
• Coordinate and track employee’s training program completion and re-certification programs.
• Review and recommend appropriate training and development programs as needed.
• Maintain all records documenting training and competencies. 
• Participate in Audits as needed.
• Work within the scope of the formal Training Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Management.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area which includes observing and following all safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment on the plant floor (protective footwear, eyeglasses, hard hats, and clothing as needed).
• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer, and Innovation on both a personal and professional level, our Quality Policy, and Quality Objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional presentation, facilitation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without formal authority by building positive working relationships and partnerships.
• Positive feedback and coaching skills.
• Exceptional planning and organizing skills to work on multiple projects at the same time within established deadlines.
• Proficiency in use of database applications, web tools, and e-Learning tools.
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, and CPro.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-to-5-year experience in training and organizational development preferred or 3-to-5-year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean trained with practical implementation experience strongly preferred.
• Train the Trainer Certification a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually incredibly quiet. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Additional remarks regarding work environment: This role is identified as on.

 The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.  

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO.  In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits. 

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
  Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation.