Manufacturing Trainer

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC•Jacksonville, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Trainer develops, delivers, and sustains training programs that provide employees with the technical knowledge, operational skills, and safety practices needed to perform their roles. The role partners with Operations, Production Leadership, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to onboard new employees, develop current associates, maintain standardized work instructions, and foster learning, safety, and operational excellence. The position delivers hands-on and classroom training, assesses employee competency, provides coaching, supports cross-training, and maintains training materials and records. It also partners with production leaders to identify development needs and schedule training while minimizing operational disruptions, and supports continuous improvement of training effectiveness and employee performance. This role is based at the manufacturing plant in Jacksonville, Illinois, and works day-shift hours on an 8-hour shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of manufacturing or production experience.
Current B3 Certification in Extrusion.
Experience performing standardized manufacturing processes and following work instructions.
Experience coaching, mentoring, or training employees in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
Ability to train employees with diverse learning styles and experience levels.
Ability to objectively evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple training activities and adapt to changing production schedules.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Previous formal training, teaching, or instructional experience.
Experience developing training materials, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), or learning documentation.
Experience in leadership roles.
Experience conducting training audits or compliance assessments.
Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Deliver onboarding and ongoing operational training for manufacturing employees.
Develop, maintain, and improve standardized training materials, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), manuals, job aids, and other learning materials.
Train new hires and existing employees on standardized job tasks, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality expectations through hands-on and classroom instruction.
Evaluate employee performance and competency using objective, consistent assessment methods, and coach employees to improve technical proficiency, productivity, quality, and safe work practices.
Assist with cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility.
Maintain accurate training records, documentation, employee qualification files, certifications, and compliance records; track training completion.
Conduct training and process audits to assess consistency, effectiveness, and adherence to standardized work and training programs.
Partner with Operations, Production Leadership, supervisors, and department leaders to identify training needs and workforce development opportunities and schedule training activities while minimizing operational disruptions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve training effectiveness and employee performance.
Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety procedures, quality requirements, and operational standards.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with quality and manufacturing standards.