Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain

Training Specialist

Jackson, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

    Why work for us?

    At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .

    What’s the job?

    Training Specialist - The Training Specialist (TS) is primarily responsible for driving the training for production employees under the direction of the Training Manager (TM). This position will work closely with the TM to assess training needs, develop materials and facilitate training. The TS will leverage subject matter experts for help in creating training curriculum. The TS is responsible for keeping the training tracking system updated and running reports as requested. The TS requires a person who will take initiative, cultivate relationships across the plant, demonstrate strong communication skills, understands basic training principles (Adult Learning Theory), and can drive training at the site level. Acts as the site lead and coordinator for training.

    • Track and record all trainings in the training tracking system or LMS. Follow record retention and good documentation practices. All training records will be kept in a secure place. The training system will be updated, and all training rosters will be entered in a timely manner.

    • Attend meetings as needed to deliver training updates, develop relationships and understand what training is needed and what will be needed in the future.

    • Take the initiative to identify training opportunities. Identify and work with the SME to understand what type of material and training is needed.

    • Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to onboard new hires through appropriate training.

    • Facilitate training classes which includes the following: setting up the room, gathering required materials, sending out multiple communications and reviewing the material so you are confident in presenting.

    • Communicate to leadership and supervisors regarding training initiatives, changes to the program and general updates.

    • Update training materials to ensure they are meeting the needs of the site.

    • Coordinate and schedule training classes and events

    • Observe working conditions, equipment and behaviors to identify safety and quality issues.

    Report any issues according to site requirements

    IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

    Requirements

    What do you bring?

    • Education - Prefer a bachelor’s degree in business, Business Administration, Education, HR, or similar function
    • One (1) year minimum manufacturing training experience
    • Ability to facilitate training program to new hires
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to learn extrusion process of making and shipping vinyl siding
    • Knowledge of general manufacturing safety regulations
    • Ability to train and lead people in a manufacturing environment
    • Motivate and correct behaviors that are not within code of conduct
    • Oversee training, coach, develop and provide feedback to employees
    • Above average Microsoft Office skills (excel, word, PowerPoint, outlook)

    Able to work flexible hours (days and nights) to accommodate all schedules

    A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

    About Us

    Who are we?

    Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

    A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

    LEGAL STATEMENT

    Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

    BENEFITS IN JOINING US

    Our Benefits

    What are our perks?

    We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

    • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
    • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
    • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
    • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
    • Employee Recognition Program s
    • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
    • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • About Us

    Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: We bring well being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life. You’ll find us wherever people live, work, play, move and heal. Driven by people with unique ideas and a passion for excellence, our businesses manufacture world-class products for a broad range of engaging industries.