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Training and Development Specialist

Magna International, Inc
  • Muncie, Indiana
    22 days ago

    Job Description

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    What we offer:

    At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

    Group Summary:

    Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Scope of Position

    • Manages the training, educational and development programs to transfer knowledge and skills to improve employee performance.
    • Assesses training and development needs for the organization.
    • Oversees the administration of all training documentation.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Associates or Bachelor degree in education, training, human resources, or related filed, considered a significant asset.
    • In-depth knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure safe and effective operations, safeguarding people, data, property, and institutions.
    • Proven experience in coordinating and managing multiple training events from start to finish.
    • Familiarity with both traditional and contemporary training methods to engage diverse learning styles and needs.
    • Hands-on experience with e-learning platforms, enhancing remote learning opportunities and technology integration.
    • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to effectively support training activities.
    • Exceptional time management, public speaking, problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and build productive relationships.
    • Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
    • Ability to assess and analyze data to evaluate training effectiveness and make improvements.
    • Knowledge of human behavior, performance dynamics, and psychological research methods, with an understanding of individual differences in ability, personality, and learning styles.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement annual training plans across all functions, with a primary focus on Operations.
    • Design and create tailored training programs (both outsourced and in-house) to meet the unique needs of the organization.
    • Select and implement appropriate training methods and activities (e.g., simulations, mentoring, on-the-job training, professional development courses) to maximize learning outcomes.
    • Promote available training opportunities to employees and provide essential information about upcoming sessions.
    • Conduct organization-wide training needs assessments to identify skill and knowledge gaps, and develop strategies to address them.
    • Apply proven educational principles while staying current with emerging training methods and best practices.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and assess their impact on employee skills, performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
    • Maintain an up-to-date training curriculum database and comprehensive training records for all employees.
    • Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions for internal subject matter experts, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality training.
    • Design, implement, and oversee safety and professional development training programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
    • Review equipment operating procedures, technical specifications, and potential hazards to incorporate relevant safety and training content.
    • Conduct comprehensive safety and training orientations for new employees, covering OSHA compliance and other applicable regulatory requirements.
    • Oversee the Apprenticeship program, ensuring compliance with program standards, curriculum certification, and accurate documentation for a

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMuncie, Indiana
    IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1957
    Websitehttp://www.magna.com/

    About Company

    We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Automotive Technologyunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Performance Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Outsourcingunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Powertrainunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Train-the-Trainerunmatched
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    • Training Program Developmentunmatched
    • Training Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
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    • eLearningunmatched

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