POSITION SUMMARY:
The Training Specialist is responsible for facilitating and developing training for the production floor. Managing all training documentation such as certifications and assessments and maintenance of all training matrices. This position is primarily responsible for supporting day shift but may require assistance to support our night shift as needed.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- High School Degree or GED or equivalent.
- Microsoft Office proficient.
- 2-5 years of experience with public speaking and delivering training, and/or presentations.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)
- 1+ year manufacturing experience.
- 1+ year of warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience.
- 2-5 years’ experience with training.
- 2-3 years of experience with managing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Experience with Zoom and Teams.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and conduct training for the overall plant.
- Designing and conducting training programs that will boost employee’s workplace performance in alliance with the company’s core values.
- Performing training needs assessments, designing and delivering curriculum and leaning materials, and managing all phases of training.
- Manage the training matrix and keep updated on all living documents.
- Participate in and lead training projects and initiatives.
- Collaborating with operators, management, engineers, EH&S, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure operations readiness requirements are met with all new hires.
- Respond to training requests and needs from management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Must be initiative-taking and assertive with a strong commitment to success.
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Advanced ability to be flexible, hands-on, and pivot.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to accept guidance and learn from experiences.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- 2-5 years of experience with public speaking and delivering training or presentations
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience
- At least 1 year of warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience
- 2-5 years of training experience
- 2-3 years of experience managing Learning Management Systems
- Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Lightera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lightera and has not been reviewed or approved by Lightera.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay‑to‑good in many hourly manufacturing roles, aided by overtime opportunities and union‑linked increases in some plants. Some hourly titles benchmark near or above market in specific locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted, with multiple references to a strong employer contribution. This support is positioned as part of a competitive total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid and mainstream. Some locations also reference on‑site or supplemental health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts.
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What We Do
For decades, we have carried the beacon of innovation, leading industries, communities, and individuals into a brighter era. Now, we have brought together all this knowledge and expertise to provide complete solutions for communication networks, connecting businesses and people. Today, we are one: Lightera, a Furukawa Electric Group company. The creation of Lightera reflects our commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving demands of industries such as generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing. Through advanced optical technologies, we build brighter, more connected communities with innovative solutions. Step into the future of smart connectivity. Visit us at lightera.com.
