Production Trainer

General Summary

The Production Trainer will take on a large part in the training process of new and existing employees. It is the duty of this position to ensure that new employees or those that are assuming a new position are following the training plan, completing all e-learning, and developing the competencies to be successful in their job. This will be accomplished with continuous mentoring, positive communication, and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works one on one with employees in training, certified trainers, and supervisors to ensure that the training process is correctly executed and results in successful training.
• Creates new training, updates existing training, and eliminates content that is no longer relevant.
• Participates in Quality and EHS audits of the Training System as needed.
• Becomes familiar with and learns all jobs and equipment on the floor.
• Train others and/or coordinates the training for any PIV equipment, tracks expiration, and maintains records of certifications.
• Uploads training records accurately and timely into the LMS.
• Maintains frequent contact with employees in training during the introductory period, to coordinate training, give feedback, and ensure the training plan is correctly executed.
• Is a point of contact to partner with the Supervisors to ensure the employee is learning, give feedback, and develop a remedial plan if the employee is not progressing.

GENERAL DUTIES

• SAFETY EXPECTATIONS: Promotes and actively supports a safety-first workplace culture, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and stops work when necessary to ensure safety.
• PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Identifies and addresses non-conforming work, materials, or procedures within a timely manner. Takes ownership of work by demonstrating accountability for results and being honest and transparent when things do not go to plan. Follows 5S principles by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and improving the areas. Also, by making suggestions to get to the next level of excellence and then doing it again.

CORE EXPECTATIONS

• Consistently meets high standards of safety, quality, integrity, and performance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates a willingness to hold tough conversations with others while seeking first to understand, speaking with respect, and with the purpose of making things better.
• Supports the leadership team as needed to meet the plant and business unit objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent GED prefered
• EXPERIENCE: Must have one year’s previous manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Must have one year’s previous manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Must be a good communicator both verbally and written and be able to accept requests for assistance from other associates as well as from the direct manager.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products to include Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Must be willing to learn Storyline Articulate and the Learning Management System.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues and documents
• Must be willing to work different shifts to perform their job.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to work safely around equipment
• On a frequent basis must be able to stand and/or walk.
• PPE may be required in the areas assigned.
• On a frequent basis must be able to sit, or stand in one place.
• Able and willing to work around moving parts and electrical power
• Aptitudes: With minimal supervision, ability to solve practical problems, interpret, resolve problems and issues using a variety of instructions for guides furnished in written, oral, diagram &/or schedule form. Ability to read and interpret documents for such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with co-workers, departments, and vendors. Aptitude to teach others. Aptitude to learn new things to do their job and/or teach to others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All other duties as assigned