Internal - Extrusion Trainer (III)

Continental•Sumter, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

YOUR TASKS Responsible for leading departmental training and certification efforts by delivering hands-on shopfloor instruction, maintaining accurate training records, and ensuring employees are fully qualified on processes and equipment. This role partners with leadership to assess training effectiveness, address skill gaps, support cross-functional needs, and model company values with flexibility, accountability, and engagement. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Maintain and execute the training plan for all certification and recertification processes within the department. Actively conduct on-the-job training on the shopfloor – trainers are expected to be visible, engaged, and hands-on with trainees. Maintain all employee training documentation and records internally within the assigned systems and databases. Provide cross-functional support by developing multiskilled capabilities in another department to serve as a backup trainer. Must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adjust work schedules in response to changing business needs. Deliver new process and procedure training to trainees and existing employees, ensuring complete understanding and application. Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, testing, and feedback, and communicate any findings to the Training Specialist. Communicate with Department Managers and Supervisors to align on training needs, schedules, and follow-up actions. Coordinate and support training improvement plans by identifying skills gaps, performance, and process understanding. Provide input in the development and updating of work instructions and standard operating procedures. Participate in BT meetings and share updates on training status and communicate any support that may be needed. Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating accountability and engagement. Be willing and able to become certified on required machines in the department. Lead by example and model the Continental Values. Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures Other duties as assigned NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Currently certified as an Extrusion Operator for at least one year or a current Trainer within a Production area.
Three or more months experience mentoring employees
Strong communication and coaching skills
Proficient computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, performance tracking, databases, reports, etc.)
This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting
No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Nice To Haves

Degree in related field(s)
Current certification in at least two job tasks within the department.
Two or more years’ experience in tire industry, though Continental working experience is more preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading departmental training and certification efforts by delivering hands-on shopfloor instruction, maintaining accurate training records, and ensuring employees are fully qualified on processes and equipment.
Maintain and execute the training plan for all certification and recertification processes within the department.
Actively conduct on-the-job training on the shopfloor – trainers are expected to be visible, engaged, and hands-on with trainees.
Maintain all employee training documentation and records internally within the assigned systems and databases.
Provide cross-functional support by developing multiskilled capabilities in another department to serve as a backup trainer.
Must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adjust work schedules in response to changing business needs.
Deliver new process and procedure training to trainees and existing employees, ensuring complete understanding and application.
Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, testing, and feedback, and communicate any findings to the Training Specialist.
Communicate with Department Managers and Supervisors to align on training needs, schedules, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate and support training improvement plans by identifying skills gaps, performance, and process understanding.
Provide input in the development and updating of work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Participate in BT meetings and share updates on training status and communicate any support that may be needed.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating accountability and engagement.
Be willing and able to become certified on required machines in the department.
Lead by example and model the Continental Values.
Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure
Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned