Manufacturing Training Specialist

Location: Fairport, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shift: First Shift
Work Environment: Manufacturing / Plant Operations
Travel: Less than 5%

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Training Specialist to support the development, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of a manufacturing plant's training program.

This position will play a key role in implementing standardized training methodologies, administering learning management systems, coordinating employee onboarding, and developing effective training content for production and operational employees.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing training, instructional design, Training Within Industry (TWI), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and eLearning development, along with strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Training & Program Development

• Serve as the plant's primary Training Within Industry (TWI) trainer and auditor.

• Deliver TWI Job Instruction training to manufacturing and operational employees.

• Coach employees, trainers, and department leaders on the consistent application of TWI training methodologies.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and audit adherence to standardized training practices.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve plant training programs.

• Support the standardization of training processes across departments.

• Provide coaching, resources, and training support to Process Training and Qualification Leads.

• Partner with subject matter experts, production teams, and department leadership to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.

Learning Management System Administration

• Administer the Dozuki training and knowledge management platform, including:

  • Training content organization and structure

  • User access and system support

  • Training deployment

  • Platform utilization and effectiveness

• Administer TrueBlue Learning activities supporting plant operations, including:

  • Employee training assignments

  • Curriculum management

  • Training records and documentation

  • Training reporting and tracking

  • User assistance and troubleshooting

• Maintain accurate training records and qualification documentation.

• Monitor employee training completion and identify training gaps.

• Generate reports to evaluate training progress, compliance, and program effectiveness.

• Support effective use of learning technologies across the organization.

Employee Onboarding & Training Coordination

• Coordinate and lead new employee onboarding activities.

• Organize and facilitate training sessions for newly hired manufacturing employees.

• Collaborate with production supervisors, department leaders, and training resources to ensure employees receive appropriate training.

• Support employee qualification and job-specific training requirements.

• Track onboarding progress and training completion.

• Ensure training activities align with plant operational needs and established procedures.

Instructional Design & eLearning Development

• Design, develop, update, and deploy engaging eLearning content.

• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create effective training materials.

• Develop training content using appropriate instructional methods and multimedia resources.

• Translate complex technical and operational information into clear, practical training materials.

• Evaluate existing training content and recommend improvements.

• Support the development of classroom, hands-on, and digital training programs.

• Ensure training materials remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with operational requirements.

Training Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate, develop, and implement training technologies that improve learning delivery and administration.

• Identify opportunities to improve training accessibility, effectiveness, and efficiency.

• Support or lead plant training projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with department stakeholders to implement new training processes, tools, and systems.

• Support training automation, reporting improvements, and technology integrations.

• Utilize training data and reporting to identify performance gaps and recommend improvements.

• Promote continuous improvement and standardized training practices throughout the manufacturing facility.

Required Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience developing, delivering, or administering training programs in a manufacturing, technical, or operational environment.

• Experience facilitating classroom and hands-on training for employees with varying levels of experience.

• Experience administering learning systems and maintaining training records.

• Experience developing instructional materials and eLearning content.

• Experience supporting training projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and structured on-the-job training methodologies.

• Ability to facilitate effective classroom and hands-on training sessions.

• Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) and tracking employee training progress.

• Ability to develop clear, engaging, and effective training materials using various instructional methods.

• Strong project management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical training solutions.

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, including:

  • Excel

  • Word

  • PowerPoint

  • Outlook

  • SharePoint

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production employees, subject matter experts, department leaders, and senior management.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction certification or demonstrated proficiency with TWI methodologies.

• Experience conducting training audits and evaluating compliance with standardized training practices.

• Experience administering a SCORM-compliant Learning Management System.

• Experience with Dozuki or similar manufacturing training and knowledge management platforms.

• Experience with eLearning authoring tools and instructional design practices.

• Experience developing or implementing training technologies, including:

  • Training automation

  • Reporting and analytics

  • Microsoft Power Platform solutions

  • System integrations

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes.

• Familiarity with process standardization, employee qualification systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience supporting manufacturing training initiatives across multiple departments.

Work Schedule & Travel Requirements

• Schedule: Monday – Friday

• Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Shift: First Shift

• Additional or off-shift hours may be required to support employee onboarding, training delivery, special projects, and operational needs.

• Travel: Less than 5%, primarily for training, networking, and benchmarking activities.