Training Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Training Specialist jobs in Ohio are in consistent demand, with openings concentrated in corporate learning and development, healthcare workforce training, and manufacturing operations across entry-level through senior instructional design roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter and Gamble, all of which maintain dedicated training and organizational development functions. Corporate e-learning development, compliance training, and onboarding program management are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Ohio hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!
The Technical Training & Development Specialist is responsible for creating, conducting, and evaluating product trainings for Henny Penny’s distributor, service network, restaurant level personnel and internal tech service team. The Technical Trainer educates service personnel on how to troubleshoot, maintain and repair Henny Penny equipment and educates distributors, and restaurant level employees on how to safely operate, use features, maintain and perform light troubleshooting. This position has discretion to exercise judgment on matters of significance for the company and performs major assignments in conducting the operations of the business.
What We Offer
An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company, but we hope you’ll stay!)
Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
Onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner
What You'll be Doing:
Deliver engaging in-person, live streaming and on-demand courses for distributor personnel, service technicians, installation technicians, start-up trainers, restaurant level employees, maintenance personnel, and the internal technical service team regarding product operation, installation, maintenance, and service.
Must be able to answer questions and present on topics such as sequence of operation, theory of operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, part replacement for service technicians and then on operation, cleaning, maintenance, best practices training and troubleshooting for others in our distributor network and restaurant level employees.
Continuously develop to become a subject matter expert (SME) and truly understand the attendees needs on the material you present through consultation with internal and external SMEs, customers, distributors, through research of documentation, hands-on experience with equipment.
Create and maintain training curriculum such as training handouts, service documentation, hands-on training modules, videos for Learning Management System (LMS) and other outlets, and online training courses.
Assist with maintenance of the LMS (learning management system) teams, courses, learning paths, and attendee database.
Clean and maintain the training facilities and equipment.
Respond to emails from our techtraining general inbox
Assesses attendees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training
Evaluate the effectiveness of training modules, sessions, and work with other trainers to make curriculum more effective and/or recommends changes to training policies and procedures as needed to improve future results.
Look for opportunities to remain current with up-to-date product information and training techniques and opportunities to stay close to and relevant to our customer’s needs.
Consistently model the Company Values and Expected Behaviors
Required to travel up to 25% of time
Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 2-year degree in communication or business admin related major, or equivalent experience
2 years' experience in a training role
Food service equipment / industry knowledge a plus
Must have a passion for training and meeting customer’s training needs
Proven success at creating and delivering training programs
Understanding of mechanical, electrical and gas systems
Knowledge of training and learning principles
Ability to communicate with highly technical team members and develop training that can be understood by non-technical individuals.
Ability to speak in front of and lead small to large groups of customers, distributors and internal teams
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Experience with writing and/or maintaining documentation such as user manuals and reference guides
Video production experience a plus
Must be able to work well with co-workers and other team members to accomplish goals.
Must be a team player.
Must own your work.
Excellent time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and adjust training agenda when needed to better meet the needs of the attendees.
Ability to deliver training in-person, live streaming (over Zoom) or on-camera for on-demand content
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products
About Us
We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.
We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.
Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!
The Technical Training & Development Specialist is responsible for creating, conducting, and evaluating product trainings for Henny Penny’s distributor, service network, restaurant level personnel and internal tech service team. The Technical Trainer educates service personnel on how to troubleshoot, maintain and repair Henny Penny equipment and educates distributors, and restaurant level employees on how to safely operate, use features, maintain and perform light troubleshooting. This position has discretion to exercise judgment on matters of significance for the company and performs major assignments in conducting the operations of the business.
What We Offer
An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company, but we hope you’ll stay!)
Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
Onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner
What You'll be Doing:
Deliver engaging in-person, live streaming and on-demand courses for distributor personnel, service technicians, installation technicians, start-up trainers, restaurant level employees, maintenance personnel, and the internal technical service team regarding product operation, installation, maintenance, and service.
Must be able to answer questions and present on topics such as sequence of operation, theory of operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, part replacement for service technicians and then on operation, cleaning, maintenance, best practices training and troubleshooting for others in our distributor network and restaurant level employees.
Continuously develop to become a subject matter expert (SME) and truly understand the attendees needs on the material you present through consultation with internal and external SMEs, customers, distributors, through research of documentation, hands-on experience with equipment.
Create and maintain training curriculum such as training handouts, service documentation, hands-on training modules, videos for Learning Management System (LMS) and other outlets, and online training courses.
Assist with maintenance of the LMS (learning management system) teams, courses, learning paths, and attendee database.
Clean and maintain the training facilities and equipment.
Respond to emails from our techtraining general inbox
Assesses attendees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training
Evaluate the effectiveness of training modules, sessions, and work with other trainers to make curriculum more effective and/or recommends changes to training policies and procedures as needed to improve future results.
Look for opportunities to remain current with up-to-date product information and training techniques and opportunities to stay close to and relevant to our customer’s needs.
Consistently model the Company Values and Expected Behaviors
Required to travel up to 25% of time
Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 2-year degree in communication or business admin related major, or equivalent experience
2 years' experience in a training role
Food service equipment / industry knowledge a plus
Must have a passion for training and meeting customer’s training needs
Proven success at creating and delivering training programs
Understanding of mechanical, electrical and gas systems
Knowledge of training and learning principles
Ability to communicate with highly technical team members and develop training that can be understood by non-technical individuals.
Ability to speak in front of and lead small to large groups of customers, distributors and internal teams
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Experience with writing and/or maintaining documentation such as user manuals and reference guides
Video production experience a plus
Must be able to work well with co-workers and other team members to accomplish goals.
Must be a team player.
Must own your work.
Excellent time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and adjust training agenda when needed to better meet the needs of the attendees.
Ability to deliver training in-person, live streaming (over Zoom) or on-camera for on-demand content
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products
About Us
We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.
We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.
Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Training Specialist Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics
- Energy
- Education
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in training specialist jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, instructional design, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering instructor-led and e-learning training programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong facilitation and classroom delivery skills across in-person and virtual formats
- Ability to conduct needs assessments and evaluate training effectiveness using measurable outcomes
- Professional certification such as ATD CPTD or SHRM-CP preferred by mid-size and large Ohio employers
Training Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a training specialist in Ohio?
Training specialist roles in Ohio do not require a state-issued license, so the typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in human resources, education, instructional design, or organizational development. Ohio employers, particularly in healthcare and manufacturing, look for candidates who can demonstrate practical facilitation experience alongside credentials like the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development or a SHRM certification, which signal readiness for corporate training environments.
Which companies hire training specialists in Ohio?
Employers hiring training specialists in Ohio right now include Crane Worldwide Logistics, Rumpke, and Winsupply, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and manufacturing headquartered in the state are among the most consistent sources of full-time training specialist openings year-round.
Which Ohio cities have the most training specialist jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most training specialist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense concentration of insurance, financial services, and retail corporate headquarters, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate strong demand through their major healthcare systems and consumer goods and logistics companies, which all maintain active learning and development functions.
Are there remote training specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many fields, since instructional design and e-learning development translate well to remote work. About 33% of training specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how readily content development and LMS administration can be done off-site. Roles focused on live facilitation or manufacturing floor training tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a training specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an adjacent role such as HR coordinator, operations supervisor, or teacher into a junior training coordinator or training associate position. Large Ohio employers like OhioHealth, JobsOhio-connected manufacturers, and major Columbus-area retailers run structured onboarding and internal mobility programs that regularly bring in candidates from these backgrounds. Building a portfolio of sample lesson plans, a completed e-learning module, or an ATD certificate course strengthens a first application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to training specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to training specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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