Senior Specialist, Training-Operations

Accountabilities: Provide strategic direction and operational support for training programs, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and implementation. Drive the development and execution of training documentation, processes, and plans, identifying opportunities for improvement. Customize and localize training materials to meet the needs of specific roles, departments, and operational teams. Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for hourly and salaried employees. Deliver onboarding, workplace safety, and job-specific training to support employee readiness and performance. Mentor colleagues and contribute to training-related projects and initiatives. Lead training communications and rollout activities during organizational or operational change initiatives. Partner with supervisors and frontline employees to identify training gaps and assess development needs. Support compliance efforts by ensuring training records and local documentation remain accurate and up to date. Collect and analyze participant feedback, assess training participation and comprehension, and report on learning outcomes. Continue developing expertise in facilitation, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and instructional design. Perform other assigned duties and comply with applicable organizational policies and standards. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. At least 5 years of experience in training or operations within manufacturing or a related environment. Strong understanding of training delivery, workforce development, and operational learning needs. Experience developing training materials, maintaining training documentation, and assessing employee development needs. Ability to facilitate learning for different employee groups and adapt content to specific roles and departments. Knowledge of change management, employee engagement, and collaboration with operational stakeholders. Strong communication, influencing, planning, and organizational skills. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, instructional design, Train-the-Trainer practices, and training records management. Ability to work effectively across office and plant-floor environments and accommodate various work shifts. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline. Preferred: Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential. Preferred: 8–11 years of relevant experience. Preferred: Prior hands-on training experience and knowledge of adult learning principles, learning and development, continuous improvement, or manufacturing operations. Willingness to travel approximately 15% annually. Comfortable working in environments that may involve standing, sitting, walking, elevated platforms, and loud noise, while using required safety equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes. Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Individual and family insurance packages, including health, life, dental, and vision coverage. Paid time off and paid holidays. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Supplemental insurance plans. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employee referral program. Tuition reimbursement. Career advancement and professional growth opportunities. Parental leave. Additional employee benefits and support programs. The position is based in Florence, Alabama, and involves working across office and plant/warehouse-floor environments, including various shifts. No specific salary range is provided in the job description.