Training Specialist

Position Summary:

The Plant Training Specialist is responsible for the creation and revision of training content, the revision of training materials, and the tracking of training completion, qualification, and re‑certification of hourly employees. This role ensures that the various departments it supports have the right learning assigned within appropriate timelines to support employee growth and development. This role is responsible for coordinating training and learning assessment activities to ensure compliance with regulatory organizations. It will serve as a key contributor in the development of competency‑based learning, the introduction of new training delivery methods, and collaboration with departments such as EHS, Quality, Refinery, Packaging, and Operations. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate training programs through a variety of written, verbal, hands-on, classroom, and electronic/virtual methods. Validate transfer of knowledge through assessment tools to ensure that new learning is being utilized.
• Assist in conducting employee skill evaluations; track and report on training outcomes; and maintain all training documents and records. Maintain skills matrices and talent development tools and trackers to ensure that plant people capability meets the demands of the business.
• Provide status updates to the HR manager, including training completion and key actions in progress or completed.
• Complete training assessments that are essential in the review and recommendation of new hires.
• Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment.
• Support HR department initiatives and efforts as needed

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training certifications are a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated capability with technical processes in the relevant area of expertise.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organization, self‑motivation, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment along with the capability to effectively interact with and influence all levels of the organization are key to success.
• Must possess expert skills in training areas. 
• Must model the company’s core values and possess a work history that demonstrates adherence to company policies, procedures, and culture.
• Must be a trusted advisor to the organizational levels with whom they interact.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills will contribute to success in this role.
• This role will frequently require presenting information and influencing others without authority.