Technical Training & Development Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for needs assessment, and designing, developing, implementing, training, and evaluating technical training and development programs to support the growth of people and programs with a primary focus on the manufacturing and operations areas to improve skills and performance. This includes conducting and developing training and sourcing and working with other trainers both internally and externally. 

Responsibility

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities for this position:

• Supports the strategy realization of MacDon with key focus on training and development of manufacturing personnel and technical training programs
• Key coordinator for technical training initiatives, able to facilitate training on the floor or in the classroom and work with internal and external trainers
• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with internal customers and external sources
• Sources trainers/programs to support training requirements providing recommendations for best options
• Leverages creative ways to help employees learn particularly in the manufacturing environment
• Develops unique training programs to address specific needs to maintain or improve job skills
• Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, videos in person, recorded and virtually
• Assesses training materials prepared by instructors
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback
• Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements
• Performs other administrative duties as required
• Participates in HR initiatives and projects as required
• Conducts policy and procedure training and writes QMS document drafts
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development
• Primary liaison and contact for Apprenticeship Manitoba and administers apprenticeship programs at MacDon 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing role is preferred
• Strong influential and building relationship with stakeholder’s skills
• 2-3 years of training and development experience
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement programs in a manufacturing environment
• Certificate in Adult Continuing education or relevant degree is an asset

Skills and Knowledge

• 2-3 years experience training in a manufacturing environment both on shop floor and classroom
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge with MS Office, Power Point and Excel
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to convey information to others effectively
• Instructional design skills
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively

• Confidentiality is essential