Associate Training SME

MAU•Aiken, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Associate Training Lead is to serve as the onsite trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new hire training at Michelin US1. This role leads the day-to-day training program, delivers hands-on and classroom instruction across all production and forklift positions, and ensures every new associate is safely and competently qualified before performing independent work. The Associate Training Lead also supports the Site Safety Program by reinforcing safe work practices in every training interaction, contributes to a proactive Safety Culture, and partners with the Operations team to keep training aligned with site needs.

Requirements

Subject Matter Expert status on all US1 Production and Forklift positions
Adult learning and training delivery skills
Communication Proficiency (verbal and written)
Coaching and Mentoring
Leadership
Teamwork Oriented
Results Driven
Excellent organizational skills with a focus on process improvement
Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
Excellent office/computer skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ethical Conduct
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Associate's degree or 1–3 years of applicable manufacturing, training, or operations experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a forklift or production training role strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead New Hire Orientation and deliver classroom training for incoming associates.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all US1 production positions and forklift operations.
Deliver hands-on, on-the-job training for new hires across assigned production positions.
Directly train new hire Forklift Drivers for their first 40 hours in training.
Assist with Forklift Certifications and Forklift Classroom training.
Administer the recertification process for production and forklift positions.
Provide ongoing skills assessments of associates' training progress and report status to site leadership.
Document all training activity and maintain accurate training records.
Update and maintain the site Cross-Training Matrix.
Complete Production Post Validation for newly trained associates.
Complete Powered Industrial Equipment Training Validation.
Attend TAG meetings and identify trainees and their current training status.
Maintain the PIV Impact Program.
Perform Safety Gemba walks throughout the plant when not actively training.
Conduct Behavior-Based Observations and Powered Industrial Truck Observations when not actively training.
Reinforce OSHA compliance and safe work practices in every training session.
Provide coaching to all associates on safety, quality, and job performance.