Training and Development Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?If you're ready to change the way the world moves, join us at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshall, Michigan. You'll be a key part of the launch team that will help bring the electrification revolution to driveways, job sites, and highways everywhere. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will produce the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power the next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development. This new wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company will create more than 1,700 jobs when production begins in 2026. This role will start remotely and then will be working hybrid out of Marshall with the expectation to be on-site at Marshall once building construction and timing is established (relocation package available).At BluleOval Battery Park Michigan, you will…* Use your leadership skills to drive a culture of continuous learning that drives results toward the team's performance objectives* Be part of an agile team that delivers world-class learning and development activities* Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others* Be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industryTraining and Development Leader - BOBMThe Training and Development Leader (TDL) is responsible for facilitating manufacturing development activities in manufacturing facilities. An effective Training and Development Leader (TDL) will leverage an understanding of adult learning theory, their process management experience, and obtaining, delivering, and executing curricula. They will play a vital role in supporting Blue Oval Battery Michigan's vision of providing world-class learning and development activities.This position will be the primary liaison between operations and the North America Learning and Development team. The TDL will work closely with plant operations to coordinate onboarding activities/training for new hires and ongoing training for existing plant personnel for new skills and capabilities required for new technology. The TDL will also work with operations providing analysis of employee capability as needed.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated leader with a passion for training, and understanding of adult learning theory, impeccable project/program management skills exhibiting a high level of professionalism to support manufacturing employee development activities.What You'll Do…* Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, processes, 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 and budget with Plant Safety, Environmental, HR Manager, and plant Controller's office* Forecast, execute, and report status of annual Learning & development plans to the HR Manager, OCM, and Manufacturing L & D.* Manage, enter, and report completion data in the corporate Learning Management System* Evaluate the 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, and 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 a 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 followedThe Training and Development Leader (TDL) is responsible for facilitating manufacturing development activities in manufacturing facilities. An effective Training and Development Leader (TDL) will leverage an understanding of adult learning theory, their process management experience, and obtaining, delivering, and executing curricula. They will play a vital role in supporting Blue Oval Battery Michigan's vision of providing world-class learning and development activities.This position will be the primary liaison between operations and the North America Learning and Development team. The TDL will work closely with plant operations to coordinate onboarding activities/training for new hires and ongoing training for existing plant personnel for new skills and capabilities required for new technology. The TDL will also work with operations providing analysis of employee capability as needed.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated leader with a passion for training, and understanding of adult learning theory, impeccable project/program management skills exhibiting a high level of professionalism to support manufacturing employee development activities.What You'll Do…* Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, processes, 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 and budget with Plant Safety, Environmental, HR Manager, and plant Controller's office* Forecast, execute, and report status of annual Learning & development plans to the HR Manager, OCM, and Manufacturing L & D.* Manage, enter, and report completion data in the corporate Learning Management System* Evaluate the 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, and 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 a 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