Manufacturing Trainer II

About the role

Support manufacturing operations through training, continuous improvement, and learning strategies that reinforce safety, quality, and operational excellence. This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) based in Greenville, NC (Plant). Travel required: 1–10%. Not field-based; relocation assistance not available.

Employee Training and Development

• Develop and deliver purposeful training materials aligned to manufacturing (MFG) processes, including LEAN methodologies, ensuring content supports both operational excellence and employee growth.
• Coordinate and facilitate key MFG training programs such as Quality, HYPull, Kanban, AS400, Safety, and New Hire Orientation, connecting learning to real business impact.
• Deliver and/or coordinate critical compliance and skills-based training programs, both internally and through external partners, including but not limited to: Shop Floor Essentials, Resident Contractor Training, Forklift Certification, and High Voltage Certification.
• Partner with external training providers to ensure seamless program execution and a positive, engaging learning environment that reflects the HYCare mindset.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by delivering training that is practical, meaningful, and reinforces safety, quality, respect, and care for people.

Continuous Improvement

• Design and enhance training solutions that support the continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes and the successful launch of new products, with a clear focus on value delivery.
• Facilitate LEAN and waste reduction initiatives through Kaizen events, encouraging employee participation and ownership.
• Develop, track, and communicate metrics that demonstrate the impact and outcomes of continuous improvement efforts.
• Support the creation and maintenance of Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and flow.
• Investigate, recommend, and help implement process and technology improvements that drive cost savings, safety, and capacity optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to identify and implement solutions that enhance both operational performance and the employee experience.
• Champion and sustain 5S + Safety practices across both office and manufacturing environments, reinforcing a culture of accountability and care.
• Continuously assess and adapt learning approaches to meet evolving business priorities and workforce needs.

Supporting the Business and Expertise

• Partner with business leaders to proactively identify and deliver learning and development solutions that align with strategic priorities and operational goals.
• Clearly connect learning outcomes to business results, individual development, and long-term career growth.
• Monitor learner understanding and engagement, adjusting delivery methods as needed to ensure effective knowledge transfer and retention.
• Enable and empower employees across all learning experiences, fostering confidence, capability, and accountability.
• Stay current with manufacturing trends, LEAN practices, and learning innovations, applying insights to continuously improve training effectiveness.
• Leverage internal and external data and trends to inform and evolve learning strategies.
• Own the tracking, documentation, and reporting of all assigned and completed training for the location to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Actively participate as a subject matter expert in both internal and external audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical Degree (preferred), or 7–10 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Training/L&D (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Knowledge of training principles, adult learning, and facilitation techniques.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical systems, and product knowledge.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong communication skills across verbal, written, and presentation formats.
• Effective training facilitation and instructional delivery skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding.

Benefits

Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing.