Manufacturing Operations Trainer

Generac•Belvidere, IL

About The Position

The Manufacturing Trainer prepares and delivers train-the-trainer and individual instruction for new hires and existing manufacturing and production employees in classroom and hands-on settings. The role maintains a thorough understanding of Generac products and processes and turns that knowledge into training materials suited to employees with varying levels of knowledge and technical ability. Training includes new hire orientation, on-the-floor instruction, and mentoring. The Trainer coordinates with departments to develop training content, materials, and experiences; conducts post-training surveys; and adapts delivery as needed. The role may also assess employee skills to ensure they are prepared for current and future opportunities within the facility. The Trainer develops and delivers product, systems, process, and on-the-job curriculum to manufacturing employees and subject matter experts using a train-the-trainer approach. They build proficiency in the manufacturing tasks they teach, partner with operations and other leaders to address workforce skill gaps, and use feedback and metrics to improve training. The role evaluates training effectiveness, tracks progress and retention metrics, responds to employee and partner requests, and serves as an SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
One year of experience preparing and delivering classroom and hands-on training.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, shifting priorities, and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn, demonstrate, and teach manufacturing processes and job tasks.
Patience, emotional intelligence, and ability to adapt training methods to employees with varying experience levels, technical abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to foster a respectful learning environment where employees feel comfortable asking questions and providing feedback.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or equivalent experience.
Prior experience with SAP or another ERP system.
Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint.
Prior experience preparing and assessing training materials, including developing manufacturing training curriculum.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver product, systems, process, and on-the-job curriculum to manufacturing employees and subject matter experts using a train-the-trainer approach.
Present baseline technical information and the skills needed to support manufacturing.
Develop proficiency in the manufacturing tasks being taught to provide hands-on instruction, coaching, and skills assessments.
Partner with Operations leadership, the Continuous Improvement Manager, HR, and production supervisors to identify workforce skill gaps and align training with operational needs.
Use stakeholder feedback and metrics to identify opportunities to improve new hire orientation and on-the-job training; partner with leadership to implement changes and communicate their impact.
Conduct needs assessments to identify training options and improvements.
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and retention trends, and create dashboards to track training progress and retention metrics.
Respond promptly to employee and partner inquiries and requests for assistance, including reporting system bugs, providing feedback, and partnering on improvements.
Act as an SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.
Perform other duties as assigned.