Job Description

Training and Development Leader

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide learning and development process leadership using established training standards, process, 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 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.
• Employ project management and learning & development tools to support new product launch, technology adoption or process changes as appropriate:
  • Support development of the staffing plans.
  • Develop learning & development plans in concert with HR, Operations and/or Launch Team.
  • Execute learning & development activities within projected budget.
    • Ensure that:
      • Appropriate training systems are in place to support launch training activities.
      • Training specifications are utilized by suppliers / OEMs, other providers of learning activities.
      • Product Specialist Group (PSG) and Tooling and Equipment Group (LSTS) programs are prepared to support launch learning & development activities.
      • Follow established PSG & LSTS training curriculum guidelines to prepare PSGs and LSTS’ for new roles in launch
  • Implement, assess, and report all launch training and follow VO & PTO related launch tasks and deliverables (LQOS Tasks 116 & 203 and Plan for Every Person (PFEP), respectively).
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing operations environment and delivering instructor led classroom and virtual training to manufacturing personnel.
• Familiarity with Learning Management System (LMS) and ability to learn how to create coordinate, schedule, and track training processes.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, facilitation and influencing skills required.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and complete expected work while thriving in a fast-paced high pressure and dynamic environment.
• Ability to accept, support and encourage change with forward thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a matrix organization taking direction and support from multiple levels of leadership.
• Proven ability to build relationships across organizational departments and reporting structures.
• Comfortable interfacing with company leadership, internal and external customers, and teams outside of your reporting structure.
• Ability to quickly learn new programs and processes.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to build trust by creating an environment where honesty and integrity are the standard.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience in organizational learning and development, training, human resources, or a related discipline (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).
• 3+ years classroom facilitation experience, certification preferred.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Our people and their experiences are critical to making that happen. And that’s where we come in. We drive the human side of Ford – fostering a winning culture that empowers people from diverse backgrounds to work together and realize the otherwise impossible. In partnership with leaders, we enable our teams, partners, and businesses to contribute their best, shape tomorrow, and satisfy their passion to win. We create value through people by being change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates, and culture architects. Simply put, we are trusted partners – experts in all things people.

About Organization

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