Training Specialist

Training Specialist- Permanent Full Time Location : Co. Monaghan This role is a full time office based position. Reporting to the HR Manager, the Training Specialist is responsible for planning, organising, and overseeing training programs for employees to ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and job-specific skills development. This role involves assessing training needs, developing instructional materials, coordinating training sessions, and maintaining training records. Responsibilities : Maintenance, update and promotion of Nvolve. Facilitate Induction training, including manual handling, food safety and completion of associated paperwork. Enrolment of new employees on clocking system Design and develop in house training programs for SOPs and work instructions. Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with experts regarding instructional design for work instructions, taking pictures, compiling text as necessary. Work closely with Production Managers / Supervisors / Team leaders to determine training needs for existing staff and track and monitor progress highlighting issues. Track and create reports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records for the company highlight any employees who fail training. Prepare for and take part in factory audits Organise first Aid, training new and refresher- track and flag when expiring Organise FLT, Shunter, Reach Truck, Stacker training- track and flag when expiring. Coordinate with external trainers or agencies when necessary. Design, prepare and order educational aids and materials. Maintain training matrices and training records. Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment Plan and schedule training sessions without disrupting production schedules. Maintain accurate records of training sessions, certifications, and attendance. Prepare training reports for management to assess program success. Ensure training materials are up to date and reflect current best practices Represent the Company at careers events and job fairs. Skills & Qualifications : Proven experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to develop training materials and use training software. Organisational and time-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience in the use of a training management system is desirable Train the trainer qualification desirable Experience of BRC desirable Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with individuals and groups to facilitate learning effectively. Effective in use of time management skills to ensure training goals met within deadlines. Well developed organisational and planning skills to coordinate resources and training sessions.