At Trane TechnologiesTM (https://www.tranetechnologies.com) and through our businesses including Trane® (https://www.trane.com) and Thermo King® (https://www.Thermoking.com) , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

　　Join one of our growing Commercial HVAC facilities in Grand Rapids, MI where you can immediately make an impact!

　　Position Description

　　The Training Supervisor develops and administers training programs for employees, assesses training and development needs for organization, helps individuals and groups develop skills and knowledge, creates training standards, presents in-person training sessions, monitors training for effectiveness and productivity.

　　Work Arrangement: Onsite

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Develops a long term training vision and strategy for the plant

　　Drives a culture of training, establishes training standards and holds managers/associates accountable for misses related to training

　　Establishes training MDI and problem solves around training gaps which may include but not limited to driving plant training A3.

　　Coordinates team of trainers and works with local external resources (community colleges, training centers, grants, state incentives etc.) for training programs that cannot be developed in-house

　　Coordinates with HR and Operations team to ensure associates are trained and recertified on time

　　Works with subject matter experts to evaluate, update and develop technical training curriculum

　　Develops, follows and implements standard work for training

　　Creation of technical training program, that could include but not limited to; braze excellence, wiring excellence, TWI, TLDP, leadership training, hands-on simulated scenarios, presentations regarding procedures, job expectations and regulatory requirements, the safe operation of various equipment to produce desired results and general information intended to expedite development of personnel during onboarding process and/or employee development.

　　Create, document, deliver, and track training activities.

　　Coordinate, build, and revise of training qualifications

　　Develop evaluation process and conduct evaluations and determine approval or rejection of promotional, level/category, lateral and/or career progress.

　　Lead and/or coordinate technical training facilitation and qualification.

　　Scheduling and organizing technical training classes. Schedule rooms, Dojo, trainers, and resources and other required training (GMP, HR, EHS, etc.)

　　Read, create, and determine JBS, Standard Work needed for performing duties.

　　Continually evaluate the processes and procedures to develop/modify existing JBS and work instructions for safety and efficiency.

　　Supervise and assign trainers based on skill set. 

　　Maintenance of technical training records and certification upkeep 

　　Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, applicable laws, Career Progress, and regulations.

　　Administers Certification and recertification process.

　　On-boards new hires and assign them to training sessions

　　Conducts Standard Work audits to ensure associates are rotating jobs to maintain trained levels across multiple jobs

　　Maintains understanding of new educational and training techniques and methods. Attends training seminars, conferences and other events to keep updated with latest trends and technology in training

　　Supports the QMS by delivering quality products and services and meeting quality objectives

　　Works to consistently meet and exceed customer requirements

　　Continuously strives for operational excellence and continuous improvement

　　Other assignments as assigned by manager and driven by business need

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

　　Previous experience as a training coordinator and/or training role preferred.

　　Experience in continuous improvement- based tools/techniques 

　　Must possess strong leadership and communication skills.

　　Proven experience leading/facilitating training along with operational excellence experience in lean transformations 

　　Learn to operate all equipment associated with the job.

　　Actively practices and promotes safety.

　　Must be exemplary performance in attitude, attendance, and ability.

　　Project management experience will be highly desired

　　Previous manufacturing experience will be given a preference

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills.

　　Strong coordination and organizational skills

　　What’s in it for you:

　　Benefits kick in day one!

　　6% 401K match, plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions

　　3 weeks of vacation per calendar year, plus paid holidays

　　Benefits*: https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/careers/benefits.html

　　Base Pay Range: $65,000/year and up based on experience

　　Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

　　This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

　　We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.