Training And Development Jobs in Middleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Here at Madison-Kipp Corporation, we are one of the leaders in our field of high-pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture. MKC is an equal opportunity employer.

Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package to full-time employees that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid personal time, and paid parental leave.

The Training Specialist will organize, facilitate, design and deliver training programs for employees including clerical, supervisory, technical, and lower-level management staff. Performs a key role in ensuring proper training and development of production team in the areas of safety, quality, and operations.

• Plans, organizes, and effectively conducts employee training on various skills, policy, and compliance areas. Facilitates delivery of training by reserving and setting up needed audiovisual equipment and training rooms; scheduling training times with attendees; preparing and distributing training aids such as handouts; and performing other related tasks.
• Facilitates company classroom & virtual training needs
• Researches and identifies areas in which training is required and/or beneficial.
• Evaluates and modifies existing programs; suggests and implements suitable changes.
• Collaborates with OJT’s and Mentors to deliver quality training. Trains and coaches OJT’s and Mentors as needed to increase quality of training.
• Responsible for monitoring Skill Based Training Program; arranges retraining or other appropriate action as needed.
• Drives company project initiatives within assigned facility
• Conduct 90-day onboarding check-ins to ensure training execution within facility
• Consult with SME’s to update and maintain technical instructions.
• Manage training projects involving derived from facility consultation, design, and facilitation needs.
• Design facility learning needs including work instructions, policies, one-point lessons, e-learning material, and instructor led training.
• Designs, drafts, and/or acquires new training materials utilizing company authoring tools. Revises curriculum as needed.
• Work with OJTs and mentors to update as needed: training checklists & training objectives for production.
• Collect and report out on supervisor & Onboarding training check-in’s and take corrective actions.
• Manage LMS to maintain training records for all employees.
• Develop periodic training project status reports.
• Manage facility training completion percentage within LMS along with applicable weekly reporting
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Heavy Manufacturing Environment. MKC houses different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in Organizational Development, Instructional Design, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years experience training in a manufacturing experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP or ATD certification a plus.

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft 365 suite.
• Presents positive outlook to all employees by modelling appropriate behavior and leading by example.
• Promotes inclusiveness.

• Up to 50% travel between facilities in Wisconsin and Indiana