Training and Development Specialist

About Colonial Chemical

Colonial Chemical is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and surfactants, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly products. Our chemicals go into personal care, household and industrial cleaning, vehicle care, metalworking, and many other industries.

Position Type: Salaried + Performance-Based Bonus

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Summary/Objective

The Training and Development Specialist will create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs for all levels of employees at Colonial Chemical.

We are looking for an experienced trainer who also keeps up with current training tools and methods, understands a chemical manufacturing environment, and is comfortable building a course from a blank page and teaching it to any group of employees.

Essential Functions

Job Analysis and Training Gaps

• Complete a job analysis for every position by observing work and interviewing employees and supervisors. For production jobs, work with the Production trainers.
• Document the tasks, knowledge, skills, tools, and safety requirements for each job, and help HR keep job descriptions current.
• Build and maintain a skills matrix for each department that shows who is trained on what.
• Compare employee skills to job requirements and rank gaps by safety, quality, regulatory, and business risk.

Training Plans and Succession Planning

• Build training plans for each position, including onboarding, cross-training, and refresher training. For production jobs, build plans with the Production trainers.
• Once the needs analysis is complete, add the training needs into the succession plan. For each key position and successor, list the training needed to be ready, and set a timeline with target completion dates.
• Maintain an annual training calendar for required training.

Training Development and Delivery

• Create classroom training material from scratch, including presentations, guides and handouts.
• Measure results through tests and feedback and improve training based on what is learned.

Supervisor Training

• Build and deliver a program for new and current supervisors, lead, and managers.
• Cover leading a team, communication, coaching, giving feedback, handling conflict, documenting performance, conducting reviews, shift handoffs, and safety leadership.
• Train supervisors apply attendance, discipline, overtime, and leave policies fairly and consistently.
• Prepare future supervisors identified in the succession plan and follow up after training to confirm skills are being used.

HR Training for Staff

• New hire orientation: Company overview, policies, benefits, safety basics, and the first 90 days.
• Employee handbook and policies: Attendance, time off, conduct, drug and alcohol, and other key policies.
• Harassment and discrimination prevention: All employees, with added training for supervisors on handling complaints.
• Equal employment opportunity and workplace violence prevention.
• Leave programs: FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and return to work.
• Performance management and career development: Reviews, goals and development plans.
• Hiring and interviewing: Legal and structured interviewing for managers.

Trainer Coordination

• Coordinate with the trainers in Production and Safety, and with Chattanooga State Community College, to schedule training for employees.
• Track attendance and completion for all training these trainers deliver and keep training logs for each employee.
• Make sure all completed training is entered into each employee's Paycor training record.
• Work with these trainers to avoid scheduling conflicts with production and to make sure all shifts are covered.

Certifications and Credentials

• Keep track of all required employee certifications and credentials, such as forklift, respirator fit test, DOT hazmat, first aid/CPR, CDL, and other job-specific licenses.
• Record all training, certifications, and credentials, with expiration dates, in each employee's training record in Paycor.
• Watch upcoming expiration dates and schedule renewal training before certifications lapse.
• Notify supervisors and the Director of HR of any employee whose certification has expired or is about to expire.
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Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering training, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing setting; chemical or process manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Understanding of professional roles in a manufacturing company, including Customer Service, Regulatory, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D/Lab, Maintenance, Safety, and Shipping.
• Proven ability to perform job analysis and needs assessments, and to build training from scratch for adults of all education levels.
• Current knowledge of modern training tools and methods, such as:
• Course-building software and learning management systems
• Interactive classroom methods
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements for manufacturing.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail in keeping accurate training and certification records.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in I/O, HR or Organizational Development
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Human Resources field