Training and Development Specialist - Northstar Aerospace

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for overseeing the corporate-wide LMS, developing, implementing, and managing both the technical and leadership training and development activities across Northstar.  Works with operations to establish measures, set goals and monitor progress towards developing, and implementing training programs designed to produce a competent and safe workforce that is knowledgeable and qualified.  This position is in Northstar’s Human Resource Department, and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and SHEA. 

The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary but does not directly supervise any other employee.  This is a full-time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  

• Develops an annual training plan for NSA, including specific training goals (gaps) for each area. 
• Recommends, develops, schedules and conducts required and recommended training sessions.  Monitors and evaluates progress against the plan as well as training effectiveness in all areas of the plant.
• Maintain employee training records in support of general business requirements under NADCAP, ISO, AS9100, ITAR and customer audits.
• Accountable for leading the implementation of plant wide process and technical training programs and initiatives (new hire, enhancements, etc.).
• Provides support to the plant staff and operations management in maintaining a consistent method of evaluating job performance and training program effectiveness, developing qualification tools, and in maintaining proper training documentation.
• Prepares an annual training budget.
• Create and write job aids. 
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not direct the work of any other employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting and bending
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to moderate noise
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                

Education Required:

• Associate degree in a related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related business preferred.

Experience Required:

• Five (5) years of training experience in a manufacturing environment, unionized preferred
• AI experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of training processes and LMS implementation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent discretion and judgment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, Detail-oriented, and Highly organized
• AI experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS Systems, and E Learning Systems
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to travel up to 25% between Arizona and Canada

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

• EEO: