Job description

Manufacturing Training Specialist

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried
Pay Range: $60,000 – $85,000
Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Are you a self-starter who is capable of creating, packaging and presenting information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner? Are you a people person who loves to deep dive into all aspects of training? Are you comfortable engaging employees daily to learn their crafts and help us capture that knowledge for future generations? Are you a known culture-contributor who’s ready to be the go-to for training within the plant? If this sounds like you, then join us as our next Manufacturing Training Specialist in Niagara Falls, NY !

What You’ll Do

We have an exciting new position for an energetic, self-motivated professional with training experience that can integrate that experience into a heavy industrial manufacturing setting. The Manufacturing Training Specialist will help produce instruction manuals and standard operating practices, as well as edit existing technical documents, and provide key support to plant management in the development, implementation, and maintaining of training initiatives and job specific training programs. This person will work to support the company’s ongoing efforts to build a more balanced and sustainable training program for employees within the plant.

• Work with Plant Managers and other department supervisors in developing and executing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents and onboarding programs for newly hired employees
• Observe plant workers to identify a comprehensive training program for manufacturing positions throughout the plant
• Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive training content using innovative tools and software with the ability to integrate training metrics and deliverables into a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Write detailed documents and create other content, including videos, for manufacturing training operating procedures/presentations to better train the work force
• Research and evaluate relevant technologies and solutions for training improvement throughout the facility
• Assist Management in creating, maintaining, and cascading ongoing trainings to all employees on site
• Work closely with HR and management to monitor LMS training records to support the site and to be in compliance with regulations
• Provide quality training to ensure new employees have the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the manufacturing tasks for which they were hired
• Follow up with employees on any post-training questions as needed
• Create training scenarios and presentations including, but not limited to: hands-on scenarios, group presentations (both live and via Microsoft Teams), job expectations, and general information training sessions
• “Train the trainer” responsibilities, able to develop material for other site management to train employees
• May have multi-site responsibilities as programs develop

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, it is great if you have:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, CRM, ERP, and LMS programs
• Possess exceptional teaching and speaking skills in an industrial environment with both face to face and virtual delivery methods
• Possess industrial business experience in technical writing and training
• Be both process and goal-oriented while comfortable managing a training program from start to finish
• Committed to working collaboratively with management to outline priorities and identify growth opportunities for the plant
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, industrial business experience, be a good cultural fit within the organization, and demonstrate a high energy level

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THIS INFORMATION.

I certify that the information on this application and its supporting documents is accurate and complete. I understand and agree that failure to fully complete the form, or misrepresentation or omission of facts, represents grounds for elimination from consideration for employment, or termination after employment if discovered at a later date.

I authorize Washington Mills to investigate, without liability, all statements contained in this application and supporting materials.

I authorize references and former employers, without liability, to make full response to any inquiries in connection with this application for employment.

If requested, I agree to submit to a physical exam, criminal and credit background investigation, and/or screening for illegal substances upon conditional offer of employment.

I understand that this document is NOT an offer of employment, and that an offer of employment, if tendered, does NOT constitute a contract for continued guaranteed employment. I understand that employees of Washington Mills who work at union facilities and are obligated to join the union as a result of the position they are applying for, serve pursuant to the terms of the applicable contract and the employment relationship may be terminated at any time by you, for any or no reason, and the Company may terminate you pursuant to the applicable contract but in no event for a reason prohibited by law.

If employed, I will be required to furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and any other information required to be provided to employer by law or for benefit eligibility, and to comply with Company and departmental policies, practices, rules, and regulations.

I understand that if employed on a temporary basis, I would be paid for hours worked only, and would be ineligible for benefits including paid time off. I understand that any benefits I receive outside any applicable contract may be subject to change or discontinuation at any time without prior notice.

I understand that if offered employment, I will be required to complete a Form I-9 and that the Company reserves the right to terminate my employment if said information is processed through E-Verify and I am unable to resolve any discrepancies in my information with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other applicable government agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

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