Senior Specialist, Training-Operations

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?  

Location: Florence, AL

Job Summary

The Senior Specialist, Training-Operations is responsible for providing strategic leadership and executing training programs at the operational level. This role focuses on the delivery and support of training initiatives, mentoring others, and contributing to change management and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and planning: provides strategic leadership and executes training programs at the operational level, focusing on delivery and support.
• Content development: drive execution of training documentation, processes, and plans; provides feedback for improvement.
• Training delivery: customizes and localizes training materials for specific roles or departments; facilitates in-person and virtual training.
• Team leadership: delivers onboarding, safety, and job-specific training to hourly and salaried team members; mentors others may lead projects.
• Change management: drive change communication and training rollout during change initiatives.
• Stakeholder engagement: works closely with supervisors and frontline team members to identify training gaps.
• Compliance and documentation: deliver communication and training rollout during change initiatives.
• Evaluation and metrics: maintains training records and ensures documentation is up to date at the local level.
• Technology and tools: collects and analyze feedback and reports on training participation and comprehension.
• Professional development: demonstrates learning commitment; encouraged to develop skills in facilitation, LMS use and instructional design.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree

Five years experience in training or operations in manufacturing or related environment

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelors in education, HR, organizational devlopment or related field

CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)

8-11 years experience

Prefer candidates with prior training experience.

Prefer candidates with knowledge of adult learning principles, training, learning and edvelopment, continuous improvement and / or organization operations in a manufacturing environment.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: 

15% annually

Physical Requirements

Standing: 50%

Sitting: 25%

Walking: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Loud Noise

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

Skills

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) 
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays 
• Long & Short-Term Disability 
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Referral Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs 
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities  
• Parental Leave 
• & More 

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.