Training Manager

What will you do? Make an impact!

As a Training & Onboarding Coordinator you will play a key role in ensuring a smooth transition for new employees. You will collaborate with various departments to coordinate resources, deliver onboarding training, and communicate company culture, safety policies, and procedures. By fostering connections and engagement, you will help new hires integrate seamlessly into the organization.

Based in our East Chicago, IN facility and reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will partner with managers across the site to assess employee skills, performance, and productivity while identifying and addressing training gaps. Your efforts will support a culture of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring employees are well-equipped to succeed.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a passion for creating an inclusive onboarding experience. Your ability to develop comprehensive training programs and build strong relationships across departments will contribute to the company’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Onboarding

• Provide resources and guidance to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Implement and continuously improve onboarding aligned with company values and culture.
• Act as the primary contact for new employees, addressing questions and managing the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, hiring managers, and stakeholders to support seamless integration.
• Monitor new hire progress, identify challenges, and provide necessary support.

Employee Training

• Assess and enhance training programs to improve engagement, learning, and retention while ensuring SOP alignment.
• Coordinate with management to address training needs and ensure effective program delivery.
• Organize on-the-job training for new hires and retraining for existing employees.
• Identify and resolve training gaps to enhance workforce development.
• Serve as the SME and key partner for People & Culture and Operations in the Operator Training Initiative.

Quality Assurance

• Develop and refine competency assessments through collaboration with department managers.
• Gather feedback from employees and managers to drive training improvements.
• Audit incidents, trends, and gaps, implementing targeted training solutions.
• Engage regularly with plant managers to tailor department-specific training.
• Assist in developing SOPs as needed to enhance operational effectiveness.

Do you have what it takes?

Experience: 

• Minimum of one (1) year of industry experience. 
• Experience in designing and implementing comprehensive training and development programs

Skills: 

• Strong ability to collaborate professionally across departments and with all levels of employees
• Process Improvement mindset
• Analytical capabilities to assess and identify areas for improvement
• Proficient in MS Office, and KPA
   

Work Environment

Office and plant based that will require sitting, typing, standing, or walking for long periods of time. 

What Does the Interview Process Look Like

• We believe in a transparent hiring process that values everyone’s time and engagement. Candidates should expect the hiring process to follow the order below. At any point in the process, candidates may be declined.
• Selected candidates who have completed the application will be invited to schedule a 30-minute screening call with one of our talented recruiters.
• Next, candidates will be scheduled for a 45-minute Teams interview with the Plant Manager and Regional People & Culture Manager.