ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Are you ready to shape the future with us? 

The Trainer & Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and leading employee training programs and internal communications that support operational excellence, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational culture across the Valparaiso and Auburn manufacturing facilities.

This role partners closely with HR, Operations, Safety, Quality, and plant leadership to identify training needs, facilitate learning initiatives, improve employee communications, and support organizational change efforts. The incumbent serves as a key resource in ensuring employees receive timely, accurate, and effective information while developing the skills needed to perform safely and successfully.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding programs for hourly and salaried employees, union and non-union.
• Develop, update, and administer training materials, presentations, job aids, and work instructions.
• Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions on a variety of operational, compliance, leadership, and employee development topics.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to identify training gaps and recommend solutions.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with Company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the creation and execution of annual training plans.
• Coordinate training schedules, registrations, attendance tracking, and completion reporting.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and employee feedback.
• Assist with supervisor and frontline leadership development initiatives.

Internal Communications

• Develop and distribute plant-wide communications including newsletters, announcements, bulletin board content, digital signage, videos, presentations, and employee updates.
• Ensure communications are clear, accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support communication efforts related to policy changes, operational initiatives, safety campaigns, and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop messaging for key business updates and organizational changes.
• Manage communication channels and maintain consistency in branding and messaging across locations.
• Create content that effectively reaches manufacturing employees through multiple communication channels.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support employee recognition, community involvement, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in planning and coordinating employee events, meetings, celebrations, and plant-wide activities.
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to promote Company values and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Support change management efforts by creating communication and training strategies that improve employee understanding and adoption.

HR & Project Support

• Maintain training and communication databases, files, and records.
• Participate in recruiting activities, including screening, interviewing and hiring.
• Generate reports and metrics related to training participation, completion, and communication effectiveness.
• Assist with special projects assigned by Human Resources or plant leadership.
• Travel regularly between the Valparaiso and Auburn facilities to support organizational needs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in training, learning and development, communications, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience facilitating group training sessions and creating learning materials.
• Experience developing employee communications and presentation content.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to engage employees at all organizational levels, from production associates to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), video creation tools, or graphic design software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.