You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
About The Role:
At Zekelman Industries, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Training Coordinator to support our Atlas Tube facility in Chicago, IL, helping develop and strengthen the skills of our workforce while driving employee engagement, safety, and performance.
If you are passionate about employee development, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and thrive on building impactful training programs, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Training Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting workforce development initiatives by designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance employee performance and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor training programs across the facility.
- Partner with management to identify training needs and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with floor leads and supervisors on employee evaluations and skill development initiatives.
- Continuously assess training effectiveness and update training content and curriculum as needed.
- Manage training records, documentation, and employee progress tracking.
- Coordinate and maintain the Department Mastery Program (DMP), ensuring accurate registration and progress reporting to support cross-functional workforce versatility.
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
- Create engaging training materials, brochures, presentations, multimedia content, and visual aids.
- Deliver training through various methods including classroom instruction, on-the-job training, demonstrations, workshops, meetings, and conferences.
- Provide performance-related feedback and recommendations to facility leadership.
- Support continuing education initiatives and leadership development programs.
- Build strong relationships across departments and functions to support training objectives.
- Provide logistical support for training events, course development, delivery, and evaluations.
- Assist with the development and execution of strategic training and workforce development plans.
- Champion and promote safe work practices in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in training, learning and development, workforce development, or a related role.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the full training lifecycle, including needs assessment, planning, development, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work onsite on a regular, full-time, predictable schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Training & Development, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
- Experience supporting employee development, leadership training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Offer
Zekelman Industries provides a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our employees, including:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Employee assistance programs
- A collaborative and safety-focused work environment
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
M/F/D/V
We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
Zekelman Industries Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States
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