Sr. Training Specialist (Manufacturing Technical Training) at Oshkosh in Bradenton, FL

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. SUMMARY Develops and implements Training and Development programs for Pierce Manufacturing and Frontline Communications team members. Supports the design and deployment of strategic learning programs across the organization. This would include but not be limited to technical-manufacturing training (safety, welding, fabrication, front line assembly, paint, forklift/material handling, etc.), training strategy, partnership with onboarding and upskilling talent and program design. It is an exciting time to be part of Florida team, and this role will have an opportunity to be advancing and setting up a new training center and programs. This role will work onsite supporting our training needs from our Pierce Manufacturing facility in Bradenton, Florida. In addition, this role will have travel to our Frontline Communications facility in Clearwater, Florida. YOUR IMPACT Designs, develops, and delivers curriculum, courses, and associated materials in all available/appropriate training media on a variety of topics. Assists in the assessment of training requirements across the organization. Network with Production leaders to identify training needs and develop programs to address needs. Develop online learning modules within the corporate LMS. Develop Instructor-Lead Training modules. Track learning using the LMS. Network collaboratively across different Business Units within the segment. Researches and writes proposals. Identifies, evaluates, negotiates with, recommends, and implements vendor training courseware, materials, and media as appropriate. Works with outside vendors and internal stakeholders to customize and coordinate program design and delivery. Identifies external training courses for employees as appropriate. Participates in special corporate and organization development initiatives such as Town Halls and Employee Briefings Assists in the coordination of training events. Conducts on the job training, new hire orientation, and/or on demand training based on business needs. Participates in industry training groups, internal education advisory boards and user groups. Supports documentation standards for all Training Center activities and products. Develops and publishes content within the knowledge repository and Training Center intranet site and participates in their continuous improvement. Works within established documentation style and templates Participates in budget preparation and tracking, while ensuring adherence to the department budget Follows guidance from leaders. Monitors compliance and record keeping within the Learning Management System Facilitating training content as necessary to support the team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Seven plus years’ experience in Training and Development/ Management/Organization Development. Ability to travel up to 10%. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Training, Education, or Human Resources OR combination of equivalent experience in Instructional and Program Design Knowledge and application of adult learning theories Excellent written and verbal communication skills Innovative/creative thinking Strong interpersonal skills Focus on results and quality Completing projects in a timely manner