We are seeking an experienced and motivated Training Specialist to join the team in Letterkenny. Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing employee capability, driving operational excellence, and supporting a culture of continuous learning across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver onboarding, induction, compliance, and skills-based training programmes.
- Facilitate classroom, practical, and on-the-job training across production, quality, engineering, warehouse, and support functions.
- Coordinate employee competency assessments, certification, and recertification programmes.
- Maintain training records, skills matrices, and training compliance documentation.
- Identify training needs and support workforce development and succession planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS, HR, and site leadership teams to ensure training supports business objectives.
- Support audits, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve training materials and delivery methods.
Requirements
- Third-level qualification (Level 7 or above) in Learning & Development, Education, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing, production, operations, or training environment.
- Experience delivering training within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong presentation, coaching, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels and across shift-based operations.
Desirable
- Qualification in Training, Adult Education, Learning & Development, or Instructional Design.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Train-the-Trainer qualification.
- Experience in food, pharmaceutical, medical device, FMCG, packaging, or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GMP, HACCP, ISO, Six Sigma, or similar standards.
What You'll Bring
- Strong coaching and mentoring capability.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
- Professionalism, adaptability, and a passion for developing people.
If you are passionate about learning, employee development, and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Additional Information
- Primarily Days but will require flexibility to cover all shifts
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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