The workforce training coordinator β supporting training programs for hourly and skilled labor employees.
As Labor Training Coordinator, you coordinate training programs for hourly, skilled trades, and labor workforce employees. This includes safety training, skills certification, equipment operation, and compliance training. You manage the logistics of getting front-line employees trained while they maintain production schedules.
Your days involve scheduling and coordination challenges. You might work with supervisors to schedule employees for required safety training, set up a training room in the plant, track certification expirations, coordinate with equipment vendors for operator training, and update training records. You balance training needs with operational demands.
The hardest part is coordinating training for employees whose time is directly tied to production. Labor Training Coordinators who thrive understand operational constraints, build strong relationships with supervisors, and find creative ways to deliver training without disrupting work.
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View all Human Resources roles βThe workforce training coordinator β supporting training programs for hourly and skilled labor employees.
Median pay for a Labor Training Coordinator is about $127K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $76K to $220K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, and Instructing.
Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 5.8% through 2034, with roughly 44,960 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Labor Training Manager, Training Manager, and Development Director.
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