Job Title: Training Coordinator
Job Description
The Training Coordinator supports the onboarding, development, and ongoing training of manufacturing employees by delivering engaging classroom and hands-on instruction, coaching, and performance evaluations. This role serves as a primary resource for new team members, partnering closely with operations, HR, and leadership to ensure workforce readiness and continuous skill development. The Training Coordinator also identifies training opportunities, enhances training materials, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training programs for manufacturing employees.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for new team members throughout their onboarding and training period.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive performance feedback to support employee development.
- Conduct trainee testing, evaluations, and skills assessments to measure learning and readiness.
- Monitor training effectiveness and track employee progress toward certifications and performance goals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date training documentation, records, and tracking tools.
- Develop, update, and improve training materials, manuals, guides, and visual aids to support learning.
- Partner with HR, supervisors, and leadership to align training with workforce readiness and development needs.
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives by identifying training needs and gaps.
- Assist manufacturing operations when not actively facilitating training to support production goals.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in both training and production areas.
- Create an engaging learning environment that encourages participation, questions, and skill development.
- Explain processes, procedures, and standards clearly to employees at various experience levels.
- Support the development of employees and future leaders through structured training and coaching.
Essential Skills
- Previous experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing employees in a professional setting.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain processes and concepts.
- Proven ability to lead groups and facilitate learning in classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job formats.
- Experience creating or maintaining training documentation, such as manuals, guides, and visual aids.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for preparing and maintaining training materials and records.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively across departments and build relationships with employees at all levels.
- Capability to identify training needs and evaluate employee readiness and performance.
- Ability to create an engaging learning environment and build rapport with employees.
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in both office and production environments.
- Manual dexterity and coordination to safely demonstrate tools, equipment, and processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience delivering both classroom and hands-on instruction in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience in customer service or employee support, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience supporting operational improvement or continuous improvement projects.
- Ability to track training effectiveness and adjust content or methods based on feedback and results.
- Comfort leading groups of varying sizes and experience levels.
- Interest in developing employees and supporting the growth of future leaders.
Why Work Here?
You will join a culture that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where training is recognized as a key driver of operational success. You will have the opportunity to shape how new employees learn, grow, and contribute, while working closely with a supportive cross-functional team. The role offers stable, structured shifts and the chance to build your expertise in training, employee development, and manufacturing operations in an environment that encourages initiative and professional growth.
Work Environment
This role operates in both office and production environments within a manufacturing facility. You will spend extended periods standing and walking on the production floor, frequently bending, stooping, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds while demonstrating tools, equipment, and processes. The position involves manual dexterity and coordination to safely perform and demonstrate tasks. Work is performed on a fixed shift schedule, with options for a 1st shift (Monday 7:45 AMโ4:30 PM; TuesdayโFriday 6:00 AMโ2:30 PM) or a 2nd shift (MondayโFriday 3:00 PMโ11:30 PM). The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with close collaboration across operations, HR, and leadership teams.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $53040.00 - $53040.00/yr.
Benefits Benefits may include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) Program with Company Contribution Eligibility
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotekยฎ Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry โ from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companiesโ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.