Training Specialist

Job Description Summary

This position is tasked with training and development for all areas of GE Aerospace Wilmington.

Job Description

• The Training Specialist is a critical role to the Wilmington Site’s production readiness Team. This position is tasked with training and development for all areas of GE Aerospace Wilmington. The ideal candidates will have the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver training. This role will be essential in building a solid foundation for new hires while creating a great working experience for talent career growth.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction and on-the-job training
• Partner with Training Leader to establish and sustain a learning cell for new hires and continuing education opportunities.
• Responsible for site metrics to include overdue training, refresher training with weekly training reports
• Ensure training plans are accurate and update changes to processes as they occur.
• Work with the Training Leader to identify internal and external training programs to address competency gaps
• Lead efforts to improve and standardize on-the-job training
• Track and report on training outcomes
• Partner with internal stakeholders regarding employee training needs
• Actively seek current training methods and best practices to facilitate training employees
• Liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design
• Map out training plans for individual roles
• Schedule and conduct meetings with leadership to proactively identify topics to be addressed or areas in need of additional instruction
• Facilitate Train the Trainer instruction to develop new trainers
• Coach trainer or trainees in delivering individual training needs where individuals are struggling
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and other departments
• Instructional experience in a manufacturing facility setting
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Experience providing full-scope training materials, from analyzing site needs to lesson planning, development, and implementation
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in creating instructional material
• Experience creating yearly training plans and materials for all departments
• Be organized, ability to multitask, experience with digital systems
• Strong understanding of Safe Work permitting / JSA, Lock out/Tag out, and other permits
• Strong Computer Skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document control
  
  

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes