Jonestown Operations Training Specialist Pa 17038

Job description

Job Overview

Leads the development and deployment of training, workforce capability, and standardized work systems that improve employee effectiveness, operational performance, and Lean maturity across the plant. Supports the transition from department-specific training practices to a standardized, sustainable training framework.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain training programs for hourly and salaried employees. Coordinate onboarding, qualification, certification, and cross-training activities. Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Continuous Improvement teams to identify training needs and capability gaps. Create and maintain training materials, work instructions, and learning content. Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and digital training programs.

Manage training records and ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Support implementation and sustainment of standardized work practices. Track employee qualifications, certifications, and skills matrices. Measure training effectiveness and workforce capability through metrics and reporting. Support Lean, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and workforce development initiatives. Assist with succession planning, knowledge transfer, and workforce flexibility efforts.

Support implementation of digital tools used for training, qualification tracking, and capability management.

What your background should look like

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

At least 5 years’ experience in talent management, training, or organizational development, in an operations or manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of talent assessment methodologies, performance management, and employee development practices
• Familiarity of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality standards
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance requirements in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate employees at all levels.

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D requirements; lead auditor certification preferred Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems.

Job Requirements

NA What your background should look like Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)