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TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com
Scope:

• Provides leadership and helps develop & implement training & development programs for the TTM Stafford Springs sites. Provides overall program training for IPC and J-STD needs of the company. Analyzes training trends and results, develops strategies and methodologies to improve training effectiveness. Schedules & monitors training certifications & re-certifications. Ensures consistency & fairness, process compliance & training excellence. Works with site leadership to determine training needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, developing/facilitating, and implementing training programs for employees.
• Responsible for IPC and J-STD training.
• Keeps track of training certifications, re-certifications & de-certifications for employees.
• Works with Operations to schedule certification tests and grade the written portion of the certification tests.
• Maintains records of operator certification status and interfaces with respective departments to keep area training matrices current.
• Works with department Supervisors & Managers to determine training needs and implements programs to support the identified needs.
• Evaluates existing training programs and helps update training materials to reflect current business needs.
• Develops/maintains monthly, quarterly and annual training plans and prepares reports on training plan status/results.
• Communicates training issues, concerns and trainee progress to respective Manager and site leadership.
• Interacts with functional organizations to develop training guidelines with their assistance.
• Makes recommendations for re-training of employees and for improving training/training materials.
• Assists in communication of changes, updates and new procedures to employees.
• Interacts with outside vendors to facilitate training programs as needed.
• Coordinates employee participation in outside vendor training as needed.
• Oversees tracking, administration, audits, usage and application renewals for CT training funds/grants
• Works with Corporate Training Manager to ensure proper implementation of training materials/content and to monitor spend against the site training budget.
• Develops communications to ensure employees have knowledge of training updates & programs.
• Works flexible shifts as needed or requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to assess training progress and communicate effectively with Operators, Technicians, Engineers, Supervisors and Managers.
• Effectively problem solve to develop new solutions, methods, or systems that will result in a major impact on the company's success and reduce cost.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize efficiencies
• Knowledge of procedures and process training or related experience in manufacturing related operations.
• Knowledge of training concepts and principles.
• Implement recommendations and see projects through to completion
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately; to organize facts and figures; apply basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages
• Attend or conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information
• Excellent written and oral communication; good presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills - good listener, seeks input from others, provide positive mentoring; organizational management - coordinate multiple training sessions/topics; effective time management; attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects;
• Ability to work independently and be a team player; work with cross-functional teams; build strong relationships- internally and externally;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to make effective, timely unbiased decisions;
• Able and willing to work flexible hours across all shifts as needed; work with minimal supervision.
• Spend majority of the workday sitting at a computer workstation

Education and Experience:
Education:

• Associate's Degree in business related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 - 5 yrs experience in training related function, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

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Compensation and Benefits:
TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.
Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.