Manufacturing Training Specialist

Job Title:Manufacturing Training Specialist

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Manufacturing Training Specialist based at our Faribault, Minnesota facility.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Manufacturing Training Specialist will play a critical role in developing, coordinating, and delivering manufacturing training programs that support safety, quality, productivity, and employee development. This position partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Quality, and Production Leadership to ensure team members are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources required to succeed and grow within the organization.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety - We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity - We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus - We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed - We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other - We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change - We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey - We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding and manufacturing training programs for new and existing team members.
• Assess training needs across manufacturing departments and develop structured learning paths that support operational excellence.
• Work with outside vendor to create training materials, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and visual job aids. Update and maintain materials, instructions, SOPs and job aids, as needed.
• Partner with production supervisors, subject matter experts, Quality, and Safety teams to ensure training content remains accurate and effective.
• Track and maintain training records, certifications, qualifications, and skills matrices to ensure compliance and workforce readiness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, making improvements as needed.
• Support cross-training initiatives and workforce development programs to increase flexibility, productivity, and employee growth opportunities.
• Assist with employee onboarding activities and ensure new team members are successfully integrated into operational and company culture expectations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying skill gaps and recommending solutions that improve performance, quality, and safety outcomes.
• Serve as a training resource for employees and leaders while promoting a positive learning culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, training, workforce development, operations, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating training programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively to individuals and groups with varying levels of experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience creating training materials, work instructions, and employee development resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to analyze training effectiveness and maintain detailed training documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to spend time on the manufacturing floor supporting and coaching employees.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred skills :

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Train-the-Trainer certification or adult learning experience.
• Experience developing skills matrices, qualification programs, and career progression pathways.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience supporting onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce development programs.
• Familiarity with ISO, quality systems, or manufacturing compliance training requirements

Additional Information:

• Position may require up to 10% travel.
• Position is primarily onsite in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and move throughout production areas.