Welding Training & Development Specialist
Company:
Toyota Material Handling
Job Location:
Columbus, Indiana
Category:
Other Technical and Career Faculty
Type:
Full-Time
Essential Position Duties:
- Collaborate with various stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs and develop plans tailored to meet those needs
- Determine effective learning solutions and process to address development needs
- Develop learning and development programs, training materials and other important tools
- Plan and direct welding training for new and current Associates
- Support the facilitation of other manufacturing process training and courses delivered by the Training & Development team
- Conduct evaluations of participants to ensure understanding of the subject matter and make recommendations on process improvements
- Maintain proficiency related to programs in which you are responsible for
- Identify opportunities for process improvements supported by a clear plan for implementation and accountability
- Utilize the Learning Management System to promote and deliver content to Toyota’s learners
- Collaborate and consult with subject matter experts to determine effective learning solutions and process to address development needs
- Develop and manage project plans and timelines to ensure high quality outcomes with minimal supervision or guidance
- Assist with preparation of annual training budget; maintaining records and reports of expenses
- Stay current with L&D Industry trends and best practices to elevate learning offerings
- Maintain records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Additional duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
- A minimum of three years of learning and development, training or facilitation experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in organizational learning and development, training or a related discipline
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a MIG welding environment preferred
- Experience working in a TPS or lean manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of welding diagrams, symbols and ability to read blueprints
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and be innovative and creative
- Strong communication, presentation and public speaking skills
- Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) to organize training schedules, monitor attendance and engage with participants preferred
- Ability to build positive relationships internally and externally
- Ability to interpret and visualize data, and make recommendations to improve business processes based on analysis
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Power Point, Word
- Experience designing instructional materials, programs and learning solutions preferred
- Must be a team-player who enjoys working in a collaborative work environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Commitment to lifelong learning and process improvement
- Ability to convey complex information in an understandable format