Job Summary: Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of our manufacturing workforce. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our employees have the necessary expertise to perform their roles effectively and contribute to our overall success.
Duties & Responsibilities: Training Program Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and management to identify training needs and goals. Design and develop comprehensive training programs that address both technical and soft skills required for various manufacturing positions. Training Delivery: Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and demonstrations for manufacturing employees. Utilize a variety of instructional techniques, such as presentations, hands-on activities, simulations, and multimedia tools, to maximize learning outcomes. Onboarding and Orientation: Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires in manufacturing roles. Develop and deliver orientation sessions to familiarize new employees with the company's manufacturing processes, safety protocols, quality standards, and organizational culture. Skill Enhancement: Assess the skill gaps of employees and create individualized training plans to address those gaps. Provide ongoing coaching and support to manufacturing personnel to enhance their performance and productivity. Training Evaluation: Develop and administer assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. Gather feedback from trainees and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to training materials and delivery methods. Compliance and Safety Training: Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to ensure that manufacturing employees receive appropriate training on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and trainee progress. Prepare reports and present training metrics to management to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of the training programs. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in manufacturing. Continuously enhance your own knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality training programs. Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Qualifications: Proven experience as a Manufacturing Trainer or similar role in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality standards. Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver engaging and impactful training sessions. Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple training programs and initiatives simultaneously. Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate training effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for improvement. Proficiency in using training software, learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia tools for training delivery. Certification in training and development, instructional design, or related fields is a plus. Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is desirable. Prior experience in developing and delivering safety training programs is advantageous. Preferred Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or Training and Development. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Physical requirements/Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.
The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.