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The Training Supervisor leads the development and execution of Gaffney’s factory training strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the Manufacturing Excellence journey. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and facilitating technical training programs, as well as providing coaching and conducting assessments to support robust training systems. The Training Supervisor oversees the analysis, design, and implementation of training processes, tools, and documentation to enhance organizational performance. Working closely with Business Leaders, Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Leaders, and training and development teams, this position delivers innovative training solutions that drive results. Additionally, the Training Supervisor provides direct leadership to Trainers and Training Coordinators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development across the site.
Manages Training Strategy, Systems, and Process (45%)
- Develop and execute site training strategy aligned with the Technical and Production functional Learning and Organizational Development strategic roadmap.
- Create and manage Training Matrices, Competency Matrices, Training/Learning Plans, and documentation to meet site requirements.
- Provide expertise in Training needs assessment, Training design, and adult learning strategies/delivery, and Post-training evaluations using E&T methods
- Partner with managers to assess learning needs based on performance, talent planning, and data analysis.
- Identify learning solutions for technical business needs.
- Implement standard templates, training standards, and digital tools to align with NCE and TPM/Lean journey stages.
- Develop and manage site Training Budget.
- Oversee technical skills development programs for operators and skilled trades.
- Assess and monitor the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives against predefined metrics.
Project Management (20%)
- Design, develop, and deliver training solutions using the A.D.D.I.E. Model to drive business results.
- Compile and analyze training requirements to determine priorities and optimize budget use.
- Assess overall training effectiveness and impact on performance; make adjustments as needed.
- Manage external vendor relationships following preferred vendor standards.
- Partner with corporate Learning and Organization Development to deploy training solutions.
- Participate in Market Education and Training Pillar ET work groups as requested.
- Identify and apply for Local, State, and Federal Training Grants and Funds to offset training costs.
Education and Training (E&T) Pillar Methodology (30%)
- Lead or co-lead site Education and Training Pillar.
- Deliver training, provide coaching, and complete assessments to ensure progress per Manufacturing Excellence implementation plan and OMP objectives.
- Develop site Competence Building Plan and Pillar Implementation Plan.
- Manage rollout of E&T systems and tools per Manufacturing Excellence Journey, including Competency Matrices, Line Mapping, and training plans.
- Implement E&T measures according to Reference Guide and local training needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organization Development, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in course design, facilitation, and technical training within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong familiarity with learning management systems or databases to support training and skill development is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team.
- Excellent multitasking and prioritization abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, proofreading, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated time and project management experience required.
- Expert consulting skills with the capacity to communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Position requires up to 5% travel.
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