Fenner Dunlop is searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Training Specialist to join our Human Resources team! The Training Specialist is responsible for assessing the training needs of the organization and designing, developing, and delivering training programs that support the growth and development of employees. This role involves collaborating with various departments to create content that aligns with company goals, ensuring employees have the tools and knowledge they need to perform their jobs effectively.Fenner Dunlop, a Michelin Group company, designs and manufactures the widest range of bulk material handling conveyor belts in the world. We strive to be the premier provider of the safest and most reliable conveyor belting and services to a variety of heavy industrial markets such as coal mining, hard rock mining, sand, gravel, wood handling, power generation, pulp and paper. Fenner Dunlop provides North American made belting, manufactured at our facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. For over 150 years, Fenner Dunlop has researched, designed, developed, manufactured, and tested its conveyor belting products, supporting nearly any type of conveyor application, and providing the right solutions to protect conveyor system investments in the harshest conveying environments.What You'll Do
- Training Needs Assessment: Identify and evaluate training requirements across Corporate, Manufacturing, and Services, with a primary focus (85%) on job qualification training at manufacturing sites, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity. Align all training initiatives with the company's values of people, planet, and profit.
- Program Design & Delivery: Develop and deliver training programs using various methods (e.g., virtual, on-the-job, mentoring) to support employee development and organizational goals. Ensure timely execution of all sessions.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to assess and improve existing training programs, enhancing engagement, quality, productivity, retention, and alignment with business objectives.
- Employee Certification & Onboarding: Coordinate and manage training for both hourly and salaried employees, focusing on certifications and onboarding to meet safety standards and company values.
- Training Management: Track employee training progress, monitor certification expirations, maintain accurate records, and manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for efficient training administration.
- Training Evaluation & Improvement: Assess the effectiveness of training through metrics such as time-to-train, quality, productivity, and retention. Collect feedback from participants to continuously improve programs.
- Curriculum Development: Create and update in-house and outsourced training materials. Lead train-the-trainer sessions for subject matter experts to enhance content delivery.
- Employee Engagement: Lead employee engagement initiatives and surveys, promoting continuous improvement in training and performance outcomes.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver specialized training content while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Cross-functional Support: Work across departments to align training programs with company goals and policies, ensuring confidentiality and consistency.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Training, Business, HR, Communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years in a Training Specialist or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with various training methods (on-the-job, e-learning, mentoring).
- Strong knowledge of process improvements, manufacturing processes, and learning management systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office and e-learning platforms.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with employees at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to complete the full training cycle (needs assessment, design, execution, and evaluation).
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess valid driver's license and a valid passport.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Ability to travel overnight between 30%-50% of the time.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available on your first day
- Medical Travel Reimbursement for critical healthcare travel over 100 miles from home
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Competitive Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of your salary
- Extensive Paid Parental Leave in the event of a birth or adoption
- Opportunities to purchase Michelin Stock at a discounted rate
- Michelin Tire Rebates
- Employee Assistance Program that provides health, financial, and legal counseling among other resources
Interested in more details on our comprehensive employee benefits package? Just ask!