Training Specialist
Scope of Position:
Corning has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Training Specialist to join the team in Fairport, NY. The Manufacturing Training Specialist supports the development, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of the plant training program.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the plant’s Training Within Industry (TWI) trainer and auditor, including delivering Job Instruction training, coaching users, and evaluating consistent application of the method.
Administer the Dozuki training and knowledge platform, including supporting content structure, user access, deployment, and effective system use.
Administer TrueBlue Learning activities supporting the Fairport plant, including learning assignments, curricula, records, reporting, and user support.
Coordinate and lead new employee onboarding activities.
Design, develop, update, and deploy eLearning content using appropriate instructional methods and media.
Support or lead plant training projects, improvement efforts, and cross-department initiatives.
Evaluate, develop, and implement training technologies that improve training delivery, administration, accessibility, and effectiveness.
Provide coaching, tools, systems support, and project assistance to Process Training and Qualification Leads and other department training resources as needed.
Travel Requirements:
We anticipate less than 5% travel for this role. Typical travel may include training, networking opportunities, and benchmarking activities as required.
Hours of Work:
Typical first-shift production hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional or off-shift hours may be required to support onboarding, training delivery, projects, and plant needs.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, engineering, or another applicable field.
Experience in developing, delivering, or administering training programs in a manufacturing, technical, or operational environment.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to facilitate classroom and hands-on training for employees at different levels of experience.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and structured on-the-job training practices.
Ability to administer learning systems, maintain accurate records, and use training data to track progress and identify gaps.
Ability to develop clear, engaging training content and eLearnings using a variety of media.
Strong project leadership, organization, and follow-through across multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical training solutions.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and related Microsoft 365 tools.
Confidence working with production employees, subject matter experts, functional partners, and senior leadership.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Training Within Industry Job Instruction certification or demonstrated proficiency with TWI Job Instruction methodology.
Experience conducting training audits or evaluating adherence to standardized training methods.
Experience as an administrator for a SCORM-compliant learning management system
Experience with eLearning authoring tools and instructional design practices.
Experience developing or implementing training technology, automation, reporting, Power Platform solutions, or system integrations.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, process standardization, qualification systems, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Safety glasses and steel toed shoes are required for this role.
This is an ITAR facility. Candidates must be complaint with DOD/ITAR requirements and be US citizens or nationals
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”