Training & Development Specialist

Fincantieri Marine Group has an immediate hiring need for a Training and Development Specialist in the Human Resources Department at our Green Bay, WI Corporate location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group has career opportunities at our three Wisconsin-based shipyards located at Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits with excellent premiums, and ample opportunities for advancement. And our large backlog provides the opportunity for long-term job security.

We are convinced that real change comes from the people who advocate it: people who are committed, dedicated and passionate about what they do help create the Company's future, the future of the sea, and their own future. We welcome those who thrive in a fast paced environment and aspire to develop, grow, and leave their mark on our shipbuilding history dating back more than 230 years.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assessing the organization's training needs and creating customized programs to improve or maintain job skills, while also supporting onboarding, orientation, and skills training initiatives. This role includes evaluating training materials, developing procedural manuals, and ensuring alignment with training objectives. The Specialist works closely with business units to define program goals, address challenges, and deliver training using a variety of methods, while also participating in instructional sessions as needed.

The Specialist measures program effectiveness and tracks training activities and outcomes. They stay up to date with industry trends, prepare training status reports, and manage learning and development grants, including WAT and Fast Forward grants. Additionally, the Specialist oversees apprenticeship programs and acts as the main point of contact for technical college outreach. While the role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities, the Specialist serves as a coach and mentor for employees in their training and development efforts. Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Assesses the organization's training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and collaboration with managers, employees, and instructors
• Designs tailored training programs to address specific needs, enhancing or maintaining job skills
• Plans, organizes, and supports the implementation of onboarding, orientation, and skills training initiatives
• Evaluates training materials and instructional content to ensure they align with objectives, making adjustments and developing new training plans as needed
• Develops and organizes procedural manuals and supporting documentation for training programs and systems
• Collaborates with business units to align on program objectives, operational procedures, and potential challenges
• Delivers training and development programs using a variety of methods and formats.
• Participates in instructional training sessions as needed
• Assesses the performance of training instructors and evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback
• Tracks and maintains records of training and development activities, including attendance, test results, assessments, and retraining requirements
• Stays current with the latest trends in training and development to ensure best practices and innovation
• Prepares and communicates training status reports, updates, and progress
• Manages all learning and development grant applications and processes, including WAT and Fast Forward grants
• Oversees apprenticeship programs across all business units
• Serves as the primary point of contact for technical college outreach and partnerships
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Fincantieri utilizes basic universal competencies for all employees that are consistent with our strategy, culture and values. Our competencies are intended to provide basic behavioral expectations for all roles and include the following:

• Open Mindset: Identify and analyze potential problems to implment effective solutions, adopting alternative perspectives and methods to improve processes, activities and tasks, embrace change and proactively seek development opportunities to acquire new skills
• Strategic Leadership: Lead toward shared and common goals while promoting a culture of trust, cohesion, follow through, and support, engaging with others and leveraging their peculiarities to successfully create value for the entire organization and promote development
• Accomplishment: Own projects and activities to achieve or exceed objectives, focus on priorities, time and budget constraints, resources and quality, embrace internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• Social Connection: Work interdependent and enhance collaboration between different teams, actively listen, communicate and share knowledge, embrace diversity and take value from all differences while promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusiveness

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3 Years of Human Resources or Training experience preferred
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors preferred

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.