Manufacturing Training Specialist

Training Specialist

Reporting to the Operations team, the Training Specialist will lead training initiatives that improve capability, consistency, safety and performance across the manufacturing organization.

• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions, training programs, and operator certification processes.
• Create engaging training materials including visual work instructions, presentations, process guides, and instructional content.
• Deliver hands-on training and coaching to production employees across multiple shifts.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams to identify capability gaps and drive performance improvements.
• Build and maintain a centralized knowledge management system for operational best practices and training content.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives by reducing process variation and reinforcing standard work execution.
• Track training effectiveness and maintain accurate training records to support compliance and audit readiness.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

For the Training Specialist we are seeking:

• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial operations environment.
• Experience developing operator training programs, on boarding processes, skills matrices, or certification systems.
• Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Leadership, Learning & Development, Technical Training, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience creating and managing work instructions, standard operating procedures, and visual process documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Standard Work, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to engage manufacturing employees at all levels.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor supporting operators and supervisors.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations highly desirable.

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to build and enhance training programs within a growing manufacturing operation.

High visibility position partnering directly with Operations leadership.

Career progression opportunities within manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, operations or training leadership functions.

Collaborative environment focused on employee development, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Interested? Apply today.