Manufacturing Trainer

Owens Corning•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as the primary dedicated trainer for all hourly operators in the facility focusing on training for new hires and upskilling existing employees. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Human Resources Leader. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-case analysis as needed. Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Level 3 and Specialty positions. Partner with the Training & Development Specialist and Training & Development Pillar Leader to track and report on the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plus program for OJT Trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively. Regularly evaluate OJT Trainers to ensure they are consistently applying the OJT 4-Step Method and maintaining training standards Regularly evaluate OJT Coaches to ensure they are following the Portland Training Program and maintaining Training Plan Review standards. Provide constructive and real-time feedback on training process and materials, needs and gaps Manages the new hire orientation calendar, coordinates with trainers and first 90 days of training for new hires. Track Skill Gap Closure for all 3 shifts, following up with OJT Coaches if they are not adhering to the Portland Training Program and bridge training gaps. Uphold the certification process and upskill OJT Coaches to ensure competency consistency between all 3 shifts. Partner with Operations Leadership to review data entries for training gaps, identify areas for improvement, create a plan to close the gaps and execute. Write new and/or edits existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and other training materials Teach in both hands-on/on-the-job settings (ex: equipment functionality, troubleshooting and upset condition response) and classroom style settings (ex. new hire orientation) Attend daily meetings and planning sessions Participate as a member of the T&D Pillar Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by a Leader, Supervisor, NLT Works closely with leader to manage workload and schedule

Requirements

Strong safety presence, on and off the line
Skilled in training facilitation and committed to developing adult learning methodology. Will become certified through the Roofing Train the Trainer program
Self-starter mindset
Ability to work well with others with diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels
Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of TPM theory
Basic mathematical skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and off-shifts as needed
Highly Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint and other Microsoft Suite platforms
Timely and professional email communication
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting
Ability to routinely lift up to 35 lbs without assistance
Ability to routinely lift up to 70 lbs with assistance
Work for 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
Walk/stand continuously for up to 12 hours
Willingness to travel 10% of the time
Ability to safely bend, twist, and squat
Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires
Adjust hours to ensure coverage on all three shifts, as needed
Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and health screen

Responsibilities

Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-case analysis as needed.
Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Level 3 and Specialty positions.
Partner with the Training & Development Specialist and Training & Development Pillar Leader to track and report on the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes
Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plus program for OJT Trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively.
Regularly evaluate OJT Trainers to ensure they are consistently applying the OJT 4-Step Method and maintaining training standards
Regularly evaluate OJT Coaches to ensure they are following the Portland Training Program and maintaining Training Plan Review standards.
Provide constructive and real-time feedback on training process and materials, needs and gaps
Manages the new hire orientation calendar, coordinates with trainers and first 90 days of training for new hires.
Track Skill Gap Closure for all 3 shifts, following up with OJT Coaches if they are not adhering to the Portland Training Program and bridge training gaps.
Uphold the certification process and upskill OJT Coaches to ensure competency consistency between all 3 shifts.
Partner with Operations Leadership to review data entries for training gaps, identify areas for improvement, create a plan to close the gaps and execute.
Write new and/or edits existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and other training materials
Teach in both hands-on/on-the-job settings (ex: equipment functionality, troubleshooting and upset condition response) and classroom style settings (ex. new hire orientation)
Attend daily meetings and planning sessions
Participate as a member of the T&D Pillar
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by a Leader, Supervisor, NLT
Works closely with leader to manage workload and schedule