MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION TRAINER
About the role
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Production Trainer to join our TEAM! As the Production Trainer, we are seeking someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as creating training materials, coaching, and training new hires and tenured employees on general processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and new products.
Responsibilities
- Provide on‑job training (OJT) to new hires and tenured team members.
- Create training materials and coach/train on general processes, SOPs, and new products.
- Assess, coach, and train on various operational and procedural material.
- Work closely with Team Leads, Supervisors, Management, and HR to understand individual training needs.
- Implement and develop teaching aids based on workforce needs.
- Oversee and facilitate testing and evaluation procedures for training completion.
- Conduct training sessions covering new hire orientation, OJT training, refresher training, and retraining as needed.
- Report on progress and training effectiveness of team members during training periods.
- Assist leadership with implementing and monitoring continuous improvement programs, gathering feedback to identify training gaps and process inefficiencies.
- Provide clear communication to management (email, verbal, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ previous experience as a trainer, training facilitator or other relevant position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Applies conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline.
- Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates good active listening skills.
- Prioritizes and adapts to changing priorities, handles multiple tasks simultaneously, and manages time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion required in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite products.
- Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Company Match on 401k.
- Employee Purchase Discount.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Family‑friendly work environment and promotion from within.
- Support for U.S. military, veterans and their families.
Schedule
This position primarily works 1st shift, but requires flexibility to work 2nd shift as needed.