Training Specialist

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary: Ensure a World Class Team Member Orientation and Training Program experience. Deliver a positive, energetic, skill base training that will ensure the effective functioning of our team member training and development programs that improve individuals’ skills and overall facility performance.  Provide administrative support for the TMX initiatives and work closely with the Production leadership.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate New Hire Orientation program
• Ensure new hires have a thorough understanding of all information provided during orientation

• Implement home building group training programs and initiatives

• Design training presentations, materials and exercises to reinforce understanding of manufacturing processes with solid experience in multiple departments

• Ability to create new or customize existing training tools, guides, or course materials, to conduct job skills safely and efficiently.
• Track and evaluate training results to assess short- and long-term effectiveness of learning programs to support turnover and retention efforts.
• Partner with production leadership to conduct job skill performance assessments to measure team members competency for the job skills and document the performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to select department trainers and provide coaching necessary for their success

• Ensure the effectiveness of training provided and follow up with Team Members on their effectiveness in assigned department
• Understanding EHS Safety program, DAPIA/Quality processes, and production efficiency
• Work in partnership with the Process Improvement Coordinator to maintain a strong understanding of trends in training, learning, and development of the manufacturing industry
• Interact and assist all new hires throughout their first 90 days of employment, with daily communication for the first 30 days of employment

• Work with production leadership to schedule training events to prevent excessive production interruption.

• Assist the TMX Manager with Team Member Experience initiatives and projects as needed
• Work with Production Manager to select and provide training for trainers who lead job skills training
• Ability to travel to Home Office for completion of required training programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Degree in Training & Development or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in training and development
• Strong facilitation, instruction and coaching skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time
• Computer literate Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly and positively at all levels, including internal and external customers, peers, managers, and the home office.
• Bi-lingual in facilities that are predominantly Spanish speaking
• Capable of handling and maintaining highly confidential information

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.

Travel Requirements:

• As Needed

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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