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Actalent Training Specialist in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Overview:
Training specialists design, develop, implement, and oversee training programs for the company, staff and supervisors in the production facility and warehouse. They identify the organization’s training and development needs and create entirely new initiatives or reform and improve existing programs. They may directly present training content or supervise trainers and other staff. They identify goals and desired outcomes and establish assessment standards and benchmarks to evaluate the program’s success. They manage the production of guides, videos, and other supporting content. They commonly work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and teams throughout the program development process.
Description:
Maintain program data and tools to train staff and others.
Liaise with departments to manage and assign training programs.
Plan and coordinate proper venues, timing, and modality.
Make recommendations to the training agenda or curriculum, as necessary.
Oversee and participate in the development of training materials,
Maintain attendance logs, incident reports, and other necessary records.
Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance of project staff (depending upon project structure).
Serve as a thought leader, mentor, and coach on continuous improvement tools.
Provide input on safety, quality, or efficiency risks to the manufacturing process.
Support other teams with projects as directed.
Ensure training and other projects comply with applicable regulations and laws.
Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement throughout.
Manage the set-up and start-up training operations on new products and equipment.
Compile and analyze data to help with budget preparation and training priorities.
Be responsible for a values-based approach to leadership education and development within the company.
The Training Specialist will engage in activities to uphold our Management Systems Certifications, including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards. Responsibilities encompass conducting and facilitating training, as well as supporting the Plant engineer with Environmental compliance reporting to government agencies at various levels (Local, State and Federal agencies).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business, business administration, computer science, engineering, OR ten-year related or equivalent experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Experience is more important than degree for this opportunity)
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must possess excellent communication skills and supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail.
A problem solver and critical thinker dedicated to continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate and lead with decision making.
Sound time management skills.
Possess the ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand.
Experience and knowledge working with ISO standards.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.