Job Description

Description:
The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.
The CI, Employee Engagement & Training Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating programs and initiatives that improve employee retention by developing a positive work environment, enhances employee satisfaction and develop skills through targeted employee engagement and training programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
Employee Engagement Strategies:

• Develops, implements and improve employee engagement programs that deliver on improving employee retention by enhancing the employee experience.
• Conduct employee surveys and feedback sessions to identify areas for improvement and engagement.
• Develop and execute employee recognition programs, including awards and appreciation initiatives.
• Organize team-building activities and social events to promote collaboration.
• Facilitate open communication channels between employees and management.
• Identify and ensure appropriate engagement and buy-in to initiatives from relevant stakeholder groups.

Training Development:

• Develop a comprehensive onboarding and training program for new production employees.
• Conduct training needs assessment to identify knowledge and skill gaps across the manufacturing organization.
• Design and develop training programs, including online courses, workshops and in-person sessions.
• Create engaging training materials such as presentations, manuals, on the job training manuals, and e-learning modules.
• Deliver training session effectively, adapting to different learning styles.
• Develop technical training programs according to organizational/departmental requirements.
• Determine overall effectiveness of programs and make improvements.
• Administers training platform (Bridge) Evaluate (test) technical employees and identify weaknesses.
• Based on research, plan and implement technical training programs that will prepare employees to meet/exceed all related job functions
• Lead, teach, onboard and evaluate new hires.

Performance Measurement and Evaluation:

• Track key performance indicators (KPI's) related to employee engagement, timely completion of training and training effectiveness.
• Analyze data from surveys, training evaluations and performance reviews to measure impact.
• Make adjustment to program based on feedback and data.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with HR and department managers to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
• Communicate training opportunities and updates to employees across all levels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to continue to develop a learning and development strategy for the organization.
• Owns the employee communication program and ensures tiered communication process cascaded through organizations to ensure all employees are aware of the Company's goals, objectives and short- and long-term goals.
• Be an active participant in Gemba Walk across the facility and work with managers/supervisors to design, build and implement training to develop internal workforce understanding of KPIs
• Own processes and establish project teams/timelines to drive employee training and continual improvements throughout the plant.
• Own and manage stakeholder management and communications ensuring relevant stakeholder buy in and agreement to service improvement and complaints reduction roadmaps, priorities and business benefits.
• Create and maintain visible and effective cross functional working relationships.
• Work with all departments to ensure the division is on track for ITAF and ISO-14001 training requirement by being an active internal auditor and developing training and communication programs around our Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
• Manage any special projects assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in training and development and/or employee engagement highly desired.
• Related, strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment.
• 3+ years of experience as a training specialist or a similar role in training and development.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and training methodologies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with designing and delivering training programs.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to measure training effectiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of employee engagement best practices and strategies

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.
The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.
Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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