Lead Manufacturing Training Specialist - General Electric : Job Details

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Training Specialist will operate as the Site Training Leader, championing success for the Terre Haute plants through guiding development of employees. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

* Establish overall training structure for enabling advancement of skills, expectations, and growth of all hourly team members.

* Maintain and lead partnership with IvyTech Community College along with other external and internal partners to continue pipeline, growth, and competitiveness of Terre Haute hourly workforce.

* Partner with the Site HR Leader and engineering leader to develop a training program aligning with technical needs.

* Provide in depth perception and insight by conducting whole organization needs assessments, identifying skills or knowledge gaps that need addressing, for the hourly workforce.

* Work with Business Leaders regarding manpower selection and job movement. Work with business leaders to standardize and improve cross-training matrix.

* Assists with HR related activities as needed.

* Provides expertise in analyzing learning needs, designing training solutions in partner with subject matter experts and advanced employees.

* Creates a shared need with business leaders to identify training needs and map out development plans for teams and individuals. Coordinates appropriate trainers by subject.

* Co-leads annual reviews and record retention of job classifications, qualifications, and expectations for all levels of operators.

* Partner in evaluating current skills assessment process for all hourly operators.

* Primarily focuses on creating/developing technical training paths related to machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, laser, heat treat, and other special processes.

* Overall monitors training content and documentation.

* Works together with technical and business leadership to determine and fulfill training requirements.

* Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism regarding sensitive information.

* Strong communication skills to work with business leaders, and a broad range of training administration and delivery vendors; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.

* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

* Ability to influence others and lead small teams.

* Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

* Effective problem identification and solution skills

* Ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.

* Coordinate with Business Leaders regarding employee movement

* Coordinate training-related community activities through the site HR leader / Administrative Assistant

* Designs and prepares educational aids and materials as needed.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university with a HR focus preferred (or a high school diploma / GED + a minimum of 4 years of full-time related experience in HR/training/curriculum development)

Desired Characteristics

* Have previous experience developing and managing training programs.

* Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

* Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

* Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

* Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

* Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No