Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
MAT Industries Inc. (MIND), a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks. World class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn® as well as private label. Our air compressors are sold through retailers including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.
Core Values:
- Accountability- Each of us is responsible for our words, actions, and results.
- Integrity- We are committed to doing the right thing and maintaining high ethical standards in all our business dealings.
- Teamwork- We collaborate effectively to drive excellence and deliver results.
- Customer Centric- We focus on our customers and are responsive to their needs. When they succeed, we succeed.
- Equality/Respect- We strive to create a supportive environment by respecting, valuing and treating people of all backgrounds with dignity and professionalism.
- Continuous Improvement- We are curious, continually seeking new knowledge, ways to improve ourselves, and the company.
Quality Policy:
- MAT Industries, LLC. and all its employees are committed to manufacturing & delivering quality products that exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Quality Management System uses continuous improvement tools and total employee involvement to achieve the goal of being a world-class manufacturer/supplier.
Benefits
- MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Career Advancement Program, training and development
- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
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We’re looking for a dynamic Training & Development Specialist to lead all training at our Jackson, TN location. In this role, you’ll design and deliver innovative training experiences that empower teams, foster leadership, and drive operational excellence. If you’re passionate about helping people unlock their potential in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Position Responsibilities & Specialized Skillset Requirements:
- Bilingual Communication — Strongly preferred Spanish/English fluency to support a diverse workforce.
- Training Program Design — Ability to build structured training programs, including JSTM content, certification pathways, and role‑specific learning plans tailored to manufacturing operations.
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge — Understanding of production workflows, safety protocols, equipment operation, and quality standards to ensure training aligns with operational needs.
- On‑the‑Floor Coaching — Skilled in hands‑on instruction, job shadowing, and real‑time performance coaching in a fast‑paced, non‑climate‑controlled environment.
- SOP & Visual Aid Development — Ability to create, revise, and maintain SOPs, visual work instructions, and training materials that support consistent, high‑quality performance.
- Skills Assessment & Certification — Experience evaluating employee competencies, conducting skills gap analyses, and managing certification/recertification processes.
- Training Data Management — Proficiency in maintaining accurate training records, tracking compliance metrics, and reporting training status to leadership. Ensure training plans align with and reflect current job descriptions.
- Succession Planning Support — Ability to partner with HR to develop Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) and support long‑term talent pipeline strategies.
- Change Adaptability — Skilled at adjusting training approaches based on evolving business priorities, new equipment, or process improvements.
- Instructional Leadership — Demonstrated ability to lead group training, facilitate workshops, and influence learning culture across all levels.
Education/Experience:
- An associate degree in Education, Science, Business, or a related field is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
- 5 years of experience in training/teaching required; manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to lead and conduct training effectively.
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, heat and cold.
- Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to stand prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to hear sounds and differentiate between them.
- Ability to visually understand distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color vision.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Education, Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Bachelor's degree
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- 5 years of experience in training/teaching
- Manufacturing experience
- Experience designing training programs, including JSTM content and certification pathways
- On‑the‑floor coaching, hands‑on instruction, and job shadowing experience
- Ability to create, revise, and maintain SOPs and visual work instructions
- Experience evaluating employee competencies, conducting skills gap analyses, and managing certifications
- Experience maintaining training records, tracking compliance metrics, and reporting training status
- Ability to partner with HR on Individual Development Plans and succession planning
- Ability to lead group training, facilitate workshops, and influence learning culture
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work in non‑climate‑controlled environments, stand for prolonged periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs
MAT Holdings, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs and access to employee assistance/mental health resources are available. Some hourly roles also feature weekly pay, overtime eligibility, shift premiums, and occasional sign-on bonuses.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and referral bonuses are available, and certain roles note weekly pay, overtime, shift premiums, and occasional sign-on bonuses.
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What We Do
MAT Holdings is a diversified, privately-held family company with a portfolio of companies that manufacture, market, and distribute quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries. MAT Holdings Inc. was formed in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies Inc. with its current headquarters located in Long Grove, IL. Today, the company has grown to include six subsidiary companies within the U.S. and twelve worldwide and employs roughly 13,000 people. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the automotive, fencing and hardware and power equipment sectors. Customers include home improvement centers, mass and specialty retailers, hardware and farm co-ops, wholesale distributors, warehouse clubs, OEMs, OE suppliers and others. MAT has operations on three continents including 2.1 million sq. ft. of strategically positioned warehousing and manufacturing space throughout the U.S.
