Production Trainer

Job Duties

• Train team members on standards set for their area, so staff can perform their tasks with precision, meet quality standards, and adhere to safety protocols.
• Help conduct and oversee the training of newly hired employees.
• Update and retrain employees requiring additional training by documenting Skills Matrices and databases.
• Work with automation, engineers, supervisors, etc. to maintain current knowledge on lines.
• Work closely with training supervisor and other partners to develop content for existing & new programs that are practical and interactive.
• Help to maintain training Matrix database.
• Research and resolve issues related to training techniques.
• Drive training initiatives independently or within a team environment.
• Analyze processes and data to determine training needs and develop materials.
• Provide training reports and track the progress of training or related projects.
• Adhere to the Train the trainer program and follow TWI (Training Within Industry) methodology.
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Develop and monitor trainees during practical exercises, offering immediate feedback to correct techniques and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to identify skill gaps and tailor training to address operational needs.
• Maintain training equipment and ensure it's in safe working conditions for instructional use.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the manufacturing environment and running lines.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to train and develop team members to improve performance and process times through classroom, hands on instruction.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and organization skills.
• Strategic, analytical, and creative thinker, able to generate new ideas and approaches to problems.
• Strong work ethic.
• Learn and gather information at a fast pace.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of LMS and training systems.
• Experience in the training field.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism as it relates to the knowledge of machinery and work practices.
• Able to collect data for daily reporting to upper-level management.