Manufacturing Training Specialist

I.    General Summary:   Support the plant in the development and deployment of talent education, training, and development programs.  To provide education, training, and development programs and activities that will enhance team member growth as well as encourage the pursuit of productivity and quality.  To determine training needs of plant team members and work with plants to design/develop training programs, which will fit, and support the unique team member plant environment.  
II.    Essential Job Functions:  
A.    Support the design, development, implementation, and completion of numerous programs, projects, and activities to ensure team members are educated, trained, and developed to their fullest potential.  
1.    Coordinate or assist with development and delivery of team member training and development curriculum, skill development system, management education, etc., for plant settings.
2.    Develop training material and conduct training for all levels of the organization based on subject matter expertise.
3.    Support plant trainers in skill development methodology and audit/assess outside training services.
4.    Research outside consultants/service for specialized training needs.
B.    Provide support assistance to the concepts and programs for team member development and overall training based on needs analysis in close cooperation plant management.
1.    Compile data and analyze past and current training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds as requested.
2.    Formulate training programs and schedule programs based upon management-identified needs.  
3.    Select appropriate resources, expertise, methods, etc. to deliver requested/approved training.
C.    Support or facilitate the implementation of, and conduct training for, Dojo, Team Members, Team Leaders, and Group Leaders, and Assistant Managers – Production Floor Management and development, initiatives including Team Leader Development Program (TL Pre-promotion, TL Post training).
D.    Assist with delivery of Leadership Development programs that support business strategy and development needs for Front Line Leadership and high potential leaders.
E.    Conduct training audits for plant departments to assess training effectiveness.
1.    Ensure that pilot training sessions are conducted and measured to determine effectiveness and revisions needed.
2.    Track management and supervisory development program requirements and effectiveness.
3.    Monitor overall training program effectiveness and suggest countermeasures for gaps.
F.    Coordinate and assist with, administration, delivery, and audit of Team Leader training with Team Members in the Dojo during Orientation and Onboarding.
G.    Support the organization and development of training room(s), training resource library, multimedia visual aids, testing and evaluating procedures, and other educational materials.
1.    Coordinate and monitor training room(s) and area(s).
2.    Maintain training records and documents.
3.    Coordinate training with outside sources, such as corporate trainers and technical and professional schools.

III.    Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
•    Organizational Development, Training, or Learning related degrees preferred.

Experience:
•    Greater than five (5) years of progressive work in a training and development capacity and academic preparation or 5 years of relevant experience preferred.  Multi-site manufacturing setting experience preferred.
•    A minimum of three (3) years experience in diversified area and/or training program development and delivery including management development program creation preferred.
•    Experience facilitating soft and technical skill training in manufacturing settings preferred.
•    Experience at an Automotive OEM and/or Tier 1 supplier to Japanese automaker helpful.   

Personal/Technical Skills:
•    Ability to develop and proof training materials.
•    Ability to develop and deliver training proposals to all levels of plant management.
•    Ability to perform basic data analysis, financial calculations, and reasoning analysis.
•    Ability to effectively present training information to production team members and all levels of plant management.
•    Ability to read and interpret training related documents for production environments such as technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
•    Basic understanding of TPS (Toyota Production System).
•    Basic math skills.
•    Strong customer service orientation.
•    Excellent project and analytical skills.
•    Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
•    Ability to work effectively in both strategic and tactical roles.
•    Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
•    Develops team member relations centered on trust and teamwork.
•    Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
•    Ability to create reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
•    Ability to exercise exceptional independent judgment and discretion.
•    Systematic thinking ability and strong liaison and management skills.
•    Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving.
•    Perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels.
•    Ability to take initiative on assigned tasks without significant supervision.
•    Ability to maintain flexibility in a constantly changing work environment.
•    Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.
•    Action oriented with ability to get large projects done with limited resources.
•    Excellent presentation, delivery, and facilitation skills; ability to engage an audience.
•    Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports in charts, graphs, and table format. 
•    Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.
•    Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a multicultural environment.
•    Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and team members in a team oriented environment.
•    Strong administrative, planning, scheduling, and organizational skills to be able to manage training and development initiatives during peak times.
•    As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to Toyota Boshoku America’s (TBA) needs, team member goodwill, and the public image.
•    Thorough understanding and working knowledge of TBA’s automotive plants and processes/principles, company products, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
(All of these skills are preferred or will be trained)
Language Skills:
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
•    Japanese, Spanish, and/or Portuguese would be helpful.
 
Computer/Software:
•    Solid working knowledge of, and experience with, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS word, MS Outlook preferred.  TBJ Visual manual and other computer-based applications needed.

IV.    Work Environment/Conditions:
Office:  Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
Plant:  Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.  PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, vest etc. required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.  Personal attire standards may apply.
Travel:  Must be willing to travel 50% of the time based on business needs, which includes out of country travel.

V.    Physical Demands:
Ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods is required.  While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear.  The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.  The ability to travel by automobile and airplane are both required.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.
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