Training Specialist

Description Great training builds great teams. Wright is looking for a Training Specialist who can help every Team Member develop the knowledge and skills to perform their job safely, consistently and with confidence.

In this role, you'll connect Wright's standards with the people who carry them out. Working closely with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Production Engineering, Quality, Safety, Human Resources and front-line Team Members, you'll develop and deliver training using Training Within Industry (TWI) methods, strengthen cross-training opportunities and maintain an effective training system that supports safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM. Occasional adjusted or extended hours may be required to support training on other shifts and meet business needs.

Salary: $60,000–$90,000

The impact you'll make

• Set new Team Members up for success. Design and deliver onboarding focused on Wright's safety and quality standards, ensuring new Team Members understand expectations and are prepared to perform their jobs independently.
• Build consistency in how we work. Use TWI Job Instruction methods to teach manufacturing processes and techniques, develop job breakdown sheets and ensure Team Members are trained to current standard work.
• Develop skills across the production floor. Coordinate cross-training opportunities, maintain cross-training matrices and individual development plans, and verify Team Member progress and skill levels.
• Develop effective trainers. Coach Team Leaders in TWI Job Instruction methods, observe training on the production floor and provide feedback to strengthen consistency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate training documentation. Keep job breakdown sheets, standard work, training materials and training records current, organized and accessible, updating materials as processes and products change.
• Track training progress and results. Monitor training completion, time to competence and cross-training coverage. Provide leaders with data, trends and recommendations to support workforce development.
• Drive continuous improvement. Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety and HR to identify training gaps and recommend improvements that support Wright's safety, quality, retention and Hoshin goals.

Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Three to five years of manufacturing production experience, with hands-on knowledge of assembly, fabrication or machine-building processes.
• Experience and success training or coaching others on the job.
• Experience writing and maintaining standard work, job breakdowns or training documentation.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and quality systems in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training record or learning management tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build trust with Team Members, Production leadership and other departments.
• Initiative, leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify problems, take ownership and follow through.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on identifying root causes and achieving measurable results.

Even better if you have:

• TWI Job Instruction training or certification.
• A willingness to become a certified TWI trainer.
• Bilingual communication skills, particularly English and Spanish.

Ready to make a difference at Wright? If you enjoy developing people, improving training practices and helping Team Members build the skills they need to succeed, we'd like to hear from you.

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Training Specialist the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility
• Paid Leave accrued weekly – starting at 80 hours of PTO annually
• 40 hours of sick leave (SSL)
• 8 PAID Holidays
• Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Weekly paychecks
• Training and cross-training
• Pride in our Team and our Products

This position involves significant time on the production floor, including extended periods of walking and standing, some bending and lifting, and holding parts and tools to demonstrate work. Required PPE must be worn. The production floor is not temperature controlled and experiences seasonal temperature fluctuations.

We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.

At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are "More than just a mower"… Find out why at www.wrightmfg.com

WMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer