Production Trainer - 530 15 Tanks Morning
About the role
The Production Trainer is a dedicated resource responsible for training, coaching, and developing employees on specific area processes and job duties. The Trainer is expected to understand safety procedures and SOPs. They are required to safely lead and develop employees in accordance with our Philosophy.
- Safe Working Environment
- Development of employees new to the department
- Fully Qualified employees with team concept
- More standardized approach to training
- Training record compliance
Position Discretion, Authority and Independent Judgment: Production Trainer will be responsible for ensuring employees are fully trained to JI’s, Standard Work, Training Sheets, etc. and will determine the amount of training/retraining an employee will need to be considered ‘proficient’ in their role. Typically, the Production Trainer will be following training documents (Training by Position Sheets, JI’s, Standard Work, etc.) for each aspect of the role they are training and employee to complete. Ensuring that employees are trained to a standard has proven to reduce safety incidents, in particular for those who are new to their role. Production Trainer will provide feedback to Area Manager, Employee Council, EHS department, and Training Coordinator (as applicable). This feedback could influence employment decision, but Production Trainer will not be solely responsible for the decision. No changes to the level of independent discretion, decision making and authority are foreseen. Production Trainer will work with management to provide objective feedback on employee performance.
Responsibilities
- Training – Trainer dedicated to training employees in the area with the most concentrated effort on new employees. Responsible for training, developing and coaching new employees in safety, quality and productivity utilizing all available training resources (30%)
- Safety – Ensure and promote safety and provide a safe working environment for all team members through training and submitting OFI’s. (20%)
- Accountability – Directs and ensures training curriculum is being followed and completed on time. Responsible for coordinating with Team Leaders on training videos and other requirements. Provide feedback to employee and leadership as necessary. (10%)
- Quality - Understanding of quality standards and expectations and be able to teach and ensure those requirements are met. (5%)
- Productivity – Willingness and ability to assist in driving the team to their goals and setting a good example for others in the area. Utilize resources to drive new employee performance. (10%)
- Communication – Communicates the importance of WI policies and practices. Ability to objectively evaluate training progress and communicate to Trainee, Team Leader, Manager, Employee Council, and HR. (10%)
- Compliance – Tracks training records including system entry, tracks and conducts recertifications, ensures employees are trained when needed after training documents are updated. This includes writing, proofing, and revising training documents. (10%)
- Other duties as assigned (5%)