Manufacturing Trainer II

Hyster-Yale Group•Greenville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Trainer II is responsible for developing and delivering purposeful training materials aligned to manufacturing processes, including LEAN methodologies. This role coordinates and facilitates key manufacturing training programs, delivers compliance and skills-based training, and partners with external training providers. The trainer promotes a culture of continuous learning, designs and enhances training solutions for process improvement and new product launches, and facilitates LEAN initiatives. They also support the creation and maintenance of Value Stream Maps, investigate process and technology improvements, and champion 5S + Safety practices. The role involves partnering with business leaders to identify and deliver learning solutions, connecting learning outcomes to business results, monitoring learner understanding, and staying current with manufacturing trends and learning innovations. Additionally, the trainer is responsible for tracking, documenting, and reporting training completion and participating in audits.

Requirements

Associate’s or Technical Degree (preferred), or 7-10 years of manufacturing operations experience
2+ years of experience in Training/L&D (manufacturing environment preferred)
Knowledge of training principles, adult learning, and facilitation techniques
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical systems, and product knowledge
Demonstrated commitment to safety in a manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Strong communication skills across verbal, written, and presentation formats
Effective training facilitation and instructional delivery skills
Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver purposeful training materials aligned to manufacturing (MFG) processes, including LEAN methodologies.
Coordinate and facilitate key MFG training programs such as Quality, HYPull, Kanban, AS400, Safety, and New Hire Orientation.
Deliver and/or coordinate critical compliance and skills-based training programs, both internally and through external partners.
Partner with external training providers to ensure seamless program execution and a positive, engaging learning environment.
Promote a culture of continuous learning by delivering training that is practical, meaningful, and reinforces safety, quality, respect, and care for people.
Design and enhance training solutions that support the continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes and the successful launch of new products.
Facilitate LEAN and waste reduction initiatives through Kaizen events.
Develop, track, and communicate metrics that demonstrate the impact and outcomes of continuous improvement efforts.
Support the creation and maintenance of Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and flow.
Investigate, recommend, and help implement process and technology improvements that drive cost savings, safety, and capacity optimization.
Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to identify and implement solutions that enhance both operational performance and the employee experience.
Champion and sustain 5S + Safety practices across both office and manufacturing environments.
Continuously assess and adapt learning approaches to meet evolving business priorities and workforce needs.
Partner with business leaders to proactively identify and deliver learning and development solutions that align with strategic priorities and operational goals.
Clearly connect learning outcomes to business results, individual development, and long-term career growth.
Monitor learner understanding and engagement, adjusting delivery methods as needed to ensure effective knowledge transfer and retention.
Enable and empower employees across all learning experiences, fostering confidence, capability, and accountability.
Stay current with manufacturing trends, LEAN practices, and learning innovations, applying insights to continuously improve training effectiveness.
Leverage internal and external data and trends to inform and evolve learning strategies.
Own the tracking, documentation, and reporting of all assigned and completed training for the location to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Actively participate as a subject matter expert in both internal and external audits.