Senior Training Specialist

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Senior Training Specialist, you will oversee the broader training strategy, manage complex projects, mentor others, and may be involved in higher-level strategic planning. You will provide external and internal training throughout the Gallatin, TN branch. You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of training for new hire associates and current hourly employees. This includes planning, organizing, and facilitating training programs both on-the-job and in classroom settings. In collaboration with Production/Plant Management, this role ensures the delivery of relevant training content, including onboarding, safety, quality, and compliance training. You will also assess employee development needs and implement training strategies that drive employee performance and operational excellence. This position works Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm (overtime as needed).

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

As a Senior Training Specialist, you assess the training needs of new and existing hourly employees, identifying skill gaps and development opportunities. You work with Department Leaders to implement internal and external training programs that address these gaps. You also manage OSHA and plant-related safety training to ensure compliance and lead quality training initiatives to improve employee knowledge of systems and procedures. (30%)

You ensure all employees receive necessary statutory training and certifications on time, while organizing or sourcing relevant programs to meet specific needs. You create and update training materials like Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), SOPs, and work instructions for clarity. You also develop individualized training plans to support hourly employees' growth. (30%)

You inform hourly employees about available training opportunities and encourage participation. Using a mix of classrooms, virtual, and hands-on coaching, you facilitate learning. You design assessment tools to measure training success, track outcomes, and report on employee progress. Feedback from management, leadership, and employees helps you assess training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. (20%)

You manage and track training records for all employees, whether in-house or external, ensuring they are up to date, organized, and easily accessible for compliance and reporting purposes. (10%)

You lead special projects assigned by the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, driving continuous improvement in training and development. These may involve designing new programs, optimizing processes, or addressing organizational needs to enhance employee performance. You collaborate across departments to ensure training efforts align with company goals. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in a training position with focus on curriculum development and implementation, preferred.
• Advanced expertise in training design and delivery, including the ability to develop custom training programs for different learning styles and organizational needs.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, quality standards) and industry-specific training requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., HR, Safety, Operations) and senior leadership to develop training strategies aligned with company goals.
• Speaking: ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Technical: ability to create presentations and work with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, Snag-it, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, and other software
• Product knowledge: general knowledge of Connector, Anchors and Repair, Protect & Strengthening Systems (Fasteners and Lateral System product lines a plus) preferred.
• Writing: ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Customer Focus: ability to build and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Self-Management/Prioritization: ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Accountability/Dependability: requires teamwork, punctuality, attendance and reliability due to the position’s key participation with other Company team members and most importantly, our customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.   This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting, and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 0% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Gallatin, TN.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$32.02 - $51.25 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.