About the Role
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a Training Coordinator to join our team. This role serves as a key link between technical training and shop floor operations, ensuring employees develop the skills needed to improve quality, reduce scrap and rework, and drive overall production performance. This position maintains a strong presence on the production floor and partners closely with operations to identify and close technical skill gaps.
Essential Functions
- Assess training needs on the production floor and identify technical competency gaps impacting quality, efficiency, and productivity
- Develop and maintain technical competency matrices across manufacturing processes
- Coordinate and support training programs using TWI (Training Within Industry) methodology
- Evaluate operator skill levels and support certification readiness and technical release decisions
- Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve training effectiveness and performance outcomes
- Support and guide instructors and coaches to ensure consistent training delivery and alignment with operational goals
- Monitor learning curves, cross-training coverage, and early-stage employee performance (30-60-90 day evaluations)
- Develop, update, and standardize work instructions to reflect best practices and operational standards
- Analyze training data and generate reports to support continuous improvement and decision-making
- Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, rework reduction, and productivity gains
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred; technical degree required
- Must speak Spanish
- 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, or welding preferred
- Experience supporting or delivering training in a production environment strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive action
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with LMS or training systems preferred