Job Summary

The Senior Specialist, Training-Operations is responsible for providing strategic leadership and executing training programs at the operational level. This role focuses on the delivery and support of training initiatives, mentoring others, and contributing to change management and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning: Provides strategic leadership and executes training programs at the operational level, focusing on delivery and support

Content Development: Drive execution of training documentation, processes, and plans; provides feedback for improvement

Training Delivery: Customizes and localizes training materials for specific roles or departments; facilitates in-person & virtual training

Team Leadership: Delivers onboarding, safety, and job-specific training to hourly and salaried team members; mentors others may lead projects

Change Management: Drive change communication and training rollout during change initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement: Works closely with supervisors and frontline team members to identify training gaps

Compliance & Documentation: Deliver communication and training rollout during change initiatives

Evaluation & Metrics: Maintains training records and ensures documentation is up to date at the local level

Technology & Tools: Collects and analyze feedback and reports on training participation and comprehension

Professional Development: Demonstrates learning commitment; Encouraged to develop skills in facilitation, LMS use, and instructional design

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree: Education, or business-related field

Years of Experience: 5-7

Training or operations in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's Degree: Education, HR, Organizational Development or related field

Years of Experience: 8-11

Knowledge of adult learning principles, Training, Learning & Development, Continuous Improvement, or Organization Operations in a manufacturing environment

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Domestic: Up to 25%

Physical Requirements

Standing: 50%

Sitting: 25%

Walking: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Loud Noise

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns

Skills

Accountability
Change Management
Collaboration
Employee Engagement
Influencing Skills
Instructional Design
Learning Management Systems
Train The Trainer
Training And Development Needs Assessment
Training Records Management
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More