Training And Development Leader, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry-leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

In this position...

The Training and Development Leader (TDL) is responsible for facilitating manufacturing development activities in manufacturing facilities. An effective Training and Development Leader (TDL) will leverage an understanding of adult learning theory, their process management experience, and their ability to obtain, deliver, and execute curricula. They will play a vital role supporting Ford Energy Systems' vision of providing world-class learning and development activities.

This position will be the primary liaison between operations and the North America Learning and Development team. The TDL will work closely with plant operations to coordinate onboarding activities/training for new hires and ongoing training for existing plant personnel for new skills and capabilities required for new technology. The TDL will also work with operations, providing analysis of employee capability as required.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated leader with a passion for training, an understanding of adult learning theory, impeccable project/program management skills, and a high level of professionalism to support manufacturing employee development activities.

We made history, and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do...

• Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, processes, and tools to:

• Facilitate plant learning & development-related committees

• Annually review, identify, and document compliance training needs at the individual, department, and plant level.

• Review and get approval for annual learning & development plan and budget with Plant Safety, Environmental, HR Manager, and plant Controller's office

• Forecast, execute, and report status of annual Learning & development plans to HR Manager, OCM, and Manufacturing L & D.

• Manage, enter, and report completion data in corporate Learning Management System

• Evaluate impact/effectiveness of Learning & development Activities (Data collection, analysis, and reporting)

• Ensure the plant has the required facilities and equipment to satisfy learning & development program needs.

• Effectively schedule, facilitate the delivery and execution of learning and development activities.

• Monitor effectiveness/certification (if required) of internal and external learning & development facilitators

• Ensure trainer coverage and all learning materials, multimedia visual aids, and other presentation materials are available

• Maintain training records in accordance with all internal/external regulations and laws, to support the overall structured manufacturing training program while ensuring the latest revisions of training materials are being delivered

• Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) to coordinate/track/assign training, create training reports, and enter training/compliance completions

• Perform training audits to ensure training requirements are being followed

What you'll do...

• Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, processes, and tools to:

• Facilitate plant learning & development-related committees

• Annually review, identify, and document compliance training needs at the individual, department, and plant level.

• Review and get approval for annual learning & development plan and budget with Plant Safety, Environmental, HR Manager, and plant Controller's office

• Forecast, execute, and report status of annual Learning & development plans to HR Manager, OCM, and Manufacturing L & D.

• Manage, enter, and report completion data in corporate Learning Management System

• Evaluate impact/effectiveness of Learning & development Activities (Data collection, analysis, and reporting)

• Ensure the plant has the required facilities and equipment to satisfy learning & development program needs.

• Effectively schedule, facilitate the delivery and execution of learning and development activities.

• Monitor effectiveness/certification (if required) of internal and external learning & development facilitators

• Ensure trainer coverage and all learning materials, multimedia visual aids, and other presentation materials are available

• Maintain training records in accordance with all internal/external regulations and laws, to support the overall structured manufacturing training program while ensuring the latest revisions of training materials are being delivered

• Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) to coordinate/track/assign training, create training reports, and enter training/compliance completions

• Perform training audits to ensure training requirements are being followed