Production Trainer Specialist I

About the role

This position focuses on developing and training new Production employees, Quality Team Leaders (QTLs), Operators, Manufacturing workers, and Production Leaders. Responsibilities include classroom and on-the-job training, skill assessment, and fostering a quality-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver new employee onboarding.
• Develop training plans for new employees.
• Lead hands-on training across work stations during new employee onboarding.
• Collaborate with Production Training Specialists to provide instruction throughout the onboarding program.
• Conduct skill assessments of new employees at the end of onboarding classes.
• Provide feedback to new employee supervisors about skill levels achieved during the onboarding period.
• Communicate additional skill development recommendations.
• Facilitate classroom, small group, and on-the-job training for new and existing team members.
• Train team members on proper tool safety and use, assembly best practices, 1st article inspection (if applicable), unit paperwork and sign off requirements.
• Train and enforce proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform audits of assembly processes and finished product to confirm compliance with quality procedures and work instructions.
• Proctor team member assessments to ensure they meet skill qualifications and proficiency requirements.
• Coach QTLs and Production Leaders in problem-solving, Lean, 6S, and Continuous Improvement methods.
• Recruit potential leadership candidates for QTL and Production Lead positions.
• Ensure AAON meets all company quality standards for products with on-time production and within design specifications.
• Work with other departments to create and improve production processes and quality metrics and support new process implementations.
• Stay up-to-date on new processes, technologies, and methods applicable to production job tasks.
• Promote a positive AAON culture, exemplifying company values.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of all required Certified QTL classes.
• Competent keyboarding and computer skills, experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a plus.
• 3-5 years of production training experience.
• Classroom instruction experience required.
• A working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and best practices or management experience, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.