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Training & Development Leader

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Brook Park

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, 1+ years in manufacturing training, strong communication, organizational skills, LMS familiarity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • You will lead training initiatives, manage compliance needs, evaluate program effectiveness, maintain training records, facilitate sessions, and conduct audits to ensure training standards are met.

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 qualifications are required for the Training & Development Leader position?

The minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, proficiency in MS Office software, and over 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing operations environment delivering training. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of classroom facilitation experience are preferred.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Training & Development Leader?

The primary responsibilities include coordinating onboarding and ongoing training for plant personnel, providing analysis of employee capability, evaluating the effectiveness of training activities, and ensuring compliance training needs are met.

Is there an opportunity for career growth within this position?

Yes, the position offers opportunities for career growth within Ford Motor Company, allowing employees to explore various teams, skills, and leadership roles.

Will I need to provide training materials?

Yes, you will need to ensure that all learning materials, multimedia visual aids, and other presentation materials are available for training sessions.

Are there benefits associated with this position?

Yes, benefits include immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, flexible family care days, tuition assistance, and a vehicle discount program.

What skills are particularly valued for this role?

Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills are highly valued for this role.

Can I work independently in this position?

Yes, being a self-starter with the ability to work independently is encouraged, especially in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Are there accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, reasonable accommodations are available for the online application process due to a disability. Applicants can call 1-888-336-0660 for assistance.

Is a 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 tools will I be using in this role?

You will be utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) to coordinate, track, assign training, create training reports, and enter training/compliance completions.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1903
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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