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Ford Motor Company

Jan 27

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Avon Lake

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, 1+ years in manufacturing training, strong MS Office skills, facilitation experience, project management abilities, and familiarity with LMS.
  • You will lead training processes, review compliance needs, manage LMS data, evaluate programs, schedule activities, ensure materials are ready, and maintain training records and audits.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • 1+ years experience working in a manufacturing operations environment and delivering instructor led classroom and virtual training to manufacturing personnel
  • Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, facilitation and influencing skills
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in organizational learning and development, training, human resources, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years classroom facilitation experience, certification
  • Familiarity with Learning Management System (LMS) and ability to learn how to create coordinate, schedule, and track training processes.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and complete expected work while thriving in a fast-paced high pressure and dynamic environment
  • Ability to accept, support and encourage change with forward thinking
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a matrix organization taking direction and support from multiple levels of leadership.
  • Proven ability to build relationships across organizational departments and reporting structures
  • Comfortable interfacing with company leadership, internal and external customers, and teams outside of your reporting structure
  • Ability to quickly learn new programs and processes.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Ability to build trust by creating an environment where honesty and integrity are the standard

Responsibilities

  • Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, process, and tools to:
  • Facilitate plant learning & development related committees
  • Annually review, identify, and document compliance training needs at the individual, department, and plant level.
  • Review and get approval for annual learning & development plan with Plant Safety, Environmental, HR Manager and plant Controller’s office
  • Forecast, execute and report status of annual Learning & development plans to HR Manager, OCM and Manufacturing L & D.
  • Manage, enter, and report completion data in corporate Learning Management System
  • Evaluate impact / effectiveness of Learning & development Activities (Data collection, analysis, and reporting)
  • Ensure the plant has the required facilities and equipment to satisfy learning & development program needs.
  • Effectively schedule, facilitate the delivery and execution of learning and development activities.
  • Monitor effectiveness / certification (if required) of internal and external learning & development facilitators
  • Ensure trainer coverage and all learning materials, multimedia visual aids and other presentation materials are available
  • Maintain training records in accordance with all internal / external regulations and laws, to support the overall structured manufacturing training program while ensuring the latest revisions of training materials are being delivered
  • Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) to coordinate / track / assign training, create training reports and enter training / compliance completions
  • Perform training audits to ensure training requirements are being followed

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Training and Development Lead?

The Training and Development Lead is responsible for coordinating onboarding and ongoing training for plant personnel, providing analysis of employee capabilities, facilitating learning and development activities, managing compliance training needs, and evaluating the impact of training programs.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A High School Diploma is required, while a Bachelor's degree in organizational learning and development, training, human resources, or a related discipline is preferred.

How much experience is needed in a manufacturing operations environment?

The role requires at least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing operations environment and delivering instructor-led classroom and virtual training to manufacturing personnel.

Are there opportunities for professional development and training within the company?

Yes, the company offers tuition assistance and opportunities for continuous learning and development, making it easier for employees to advance their skills and knowledge.

What skills are essential for success in the Training and Development Lead role?

Essential skills include strong organizational and project management abilities, problem resolution, communication, facilitation and influencing skills, alongside proficiency in MS Office software.

Is previous experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) important for this position?

Yes, familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred, along with the ability to learn how to create, coordinate, schedule, and track training processes.

What benefits does the company offer?

The company offers immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, flexible work options, family building benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off for community service, a generous holiday schedule, and more.

Can I apply if I don’t meet all the qualifications listed for the job?

Yes, if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, you are encouraged to apply even if you don't check every box in the qualifications.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

What type of work environment can I expect for this position?

The position involves working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and dynamic environment that requires collaboration across departments and interaction with various levels of leadership.

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Ford Motor Company

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1903
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.