Operations Trainer

This position is primarily responsible for facilitating/providing the training of hourly and management support employees. Duties will also involve assisting with new hire orientation and equipment specific training, which includes safety and product quality elements.

Responsibilities

• The operations trainer position is responsible for the evaluation of plant training, enhancing the on-boarding process, and the recommendation of the appropriate courses of action to management.
• Effectively train new employees, both in production and classroom environments during their initial 90 days of employment to assist them in adapting to their new roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor progress and motivate employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity.
• Ensure all hourly and management support employees receive the appropriate training needed to perform their jobs with above average proficiency.
• Correct and retrain employees exhibiting behavior that is contrary to previous training.
• Continually look for new and creative ways to deliver quality hands-on training as well as recommending various methods to ensure training goals and initiatives are met.
• Responsible for assisting with the data entry, tracking, and maintaining all pertinent training records and their timely submittal.
• Work with all department managers in keeping everyone informed of the status of all training programs.
• Identify and document trends involving employees, tools, or jobs/tasks having the most difficulty and develop appropriate plan of action.
• Conduct training audits to identify training gaps and correct deficiencies.
• Work with employees and production management team to make recommendations on how to improve operations to optimize production while positively contributing to safety, quality, and cost.
• Validate training outcomes, materials, and methods by working with production management.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Skills and Abilities Mechanical aptitude or background in working with precision machine parts is preferred.
• General computer knowledge and proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated Competencies Demonstrable ability to evaluate employee performance and techniques.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Demonstrable communication skills, including reading and speaking in English.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees as necessary, both in verbal and written form.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
• This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment and/or training background.
• High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.

Preferred

• Bi-lingual candidate is preferred.

Department

Human Resources