Training Associate - Manufacturing

What you’ll do:

Eaton is currently seeking a Training Associate - PNBD to join our team. This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility.
    
The Training Associate - PNBD will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering department specific learning and development initiatives for the Panelboard area at the Sumter facility. 
 
Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day.  It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

•    Leads the coordination, delivery, and maintenance of department specific training for all full-time and contingent workers within the Panelboard department. Training courses may include, but are not limited to, department specific OJT Checklists, skills assessments, annual department training plan, & Eaton University learning management system (LMS) requirements.
•    Develop department specific training content utilizing various media including, but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, video & photography.
•    Partner with department leaders to update training content, maintain training records, and ensure compliance with internal systems and programs.
•    Serve as the department subject matter expert (SME) for training in the Panelboard area.
•    Manage and document learning using the Eaton corporate learning management system (LMS), Eaton University.  
•    Manage department training updates & communications via monthly reports, department training matrixes, meetings & monitors.
•    Support special projects, internal & external benchmarking and facilitate department training sessions as assigned. 
•    Drive for continuous improvement and support 5S+ initiatives in support of a Zero Incident Culture.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility/environment
•    Demonstrated proficiency in delivering and developing training using adult learning principles
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and provide unbiased feedback to learners
•    Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word) 
•    Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
•    No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience at an Eaton manufacturing facility
•    Demonstrated proficiency with E-learning software (Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Camtasia etc.)
•    Train the trainer qualification
•    Demonstrated training material development using the ADDIE model or similar training development methodology 
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to trainees in both on the floor and classroom environments
•    1 year experience developing video and photo content 

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining discretion and confidentiality
•    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with department supervisors and team leads to determine training effectiveness 
•    Ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment while meeting set targets 
•    Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and MQ1
•    Effective interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams without authority
•    Self-motivated / directed individual with well demonstrated written and verbal skills, along with great organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•    Effective meeting facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to present to large audiences.
•    Attention to detail and thorough analytical skills
•    Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs
•    Ability to manage conflict while maintaining a professional posture

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to noise and dust.