Manufacturing Training Specialist

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE: The Training Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing execution of employee training programs at the Xylem Morton Grove site. This role partners with site leadership functional teams Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and employees to ensure training plans are effectively deployed and employees receive the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their roles safely efficiently and in accordance with established standards.

The Training Specialist will coordinate and deliver training assist in the development and maintenance of training modules and materials administer training systems and records and monitor completion and effectiveness of training activities. The successful candidate will support continuous improvement of the sites training processes by gathering feedback identifying training gaps monitoring performance and recommending improvements.

Strong communication organization facilitation and relationship-building skills are essential along with the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a manufacturing environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Support the sites established training plan ensuring training activities are completed according to defined priorities schedules and requirements.

• Coordinate training activities with supervisors managers SMEs and other functional partners to support employee onboarding qualification cross-training and ongoing development.

• Assist in the creation revision and maintenance of training modules materials presentations job aids assessments and other learning resources in partnership with functional SMEs.

• Deliver classroom hands-on and On-the-Job Training (OJT) to manufacturing employees as needed.

• Track monitor and document employee participation completion qualifications and other training requirements.

• Monitor fulfillment of required training for plant employees and proactively communicate upcoming overdue or incomplete training requirements to appropriate stakeholders.

• Support new employee onboarding and qualification activities to help ensure employees are prepared to safely and effectively perform assigned job responsibilities.

• Observe and evaluate training activities and employee performance to help determine training effectiveness and identify opportunities for reinforcement or improvement.

• Collect and analyze training data feedback and performance indicators to support continuous improvement of training programs and processes.

• Support standardization of training content documentation and delivery methods across departments.

• Assist with updates to training materials when processes procedures equipment quality requirements or work instructions change.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning employee development safety quality and operational excellence.

• Participate in training-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a related field such as industrial engineering manufacturing technology educational technology or adult education.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing-related environment with experience in developing and delivering technical and safety training programs.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes equipment and systems as well as knowledge of regulations and standards related to safety and quality in manufacturing.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Strong organizational and time management skills and proficiency in MS Office and other training software.

• Solid IT/computer application skills including full proficiency with Office Suite.

• Strong relationship-building and negotiating skills.

• Analytical troubleshooting and influential skills

At Xylem we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation marital status medical conditions or disability genetic information age or other non-merit factors.

The salary range for this position is $70000 to $85000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental and Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.