Manufacturing Trainer

Middleby Refrigeration•Greenville, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring Manufacturing Trainer Location: Greenville, Michigan Reports to: Quality Manager U-Line, Viking, and Marvel Refrigeration — leaders in premium undercounter refrigeration and ice products — are seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Manufacturing Trainer to drive operational excellence across our production teams. This role plays a critical part in ensuring manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety practices are consistently executed at the highest level. As a Manufacturing Trainer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs that support production employees from onboarding through advanced skill development. You will collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure manufacturing processes are clearly documented, effectively communicated, and consistently followed. Perks you can expect from us: A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching Company provided life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance Paid time off at start Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee referral program. Expected Hours of Work: This position is full-time. The general scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday, plus overtime when required. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Trainer to build, implement, and maintain a robust, skills-based training program that supports production excellence, safety compliance, and workforce development. This role will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams to ensure employees are properly trained on equipment, processes, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate understands manufacturing environments, adult learning principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in manufacturing training
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety training standards
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive production training program for operators, technicians, and supervisors
Create standardized onboarding and skills certification programs for new hires
Design training materials including SOP-based instruction, job aids, work instructions, and hands-on simulations
Conduct in-person, shop-floor training on equipment operation, safety procedures, quality standards, and lean processes
Maintain and track training records.
Implement skills matrices and cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility
Evaluate training effectiveness using KPIs such as scrap rates, downtime, safety incidents, and productivity metrics
Collaborate with supervisors to identify performance gaps and succession planning needs
Ensure all training aligns with company safety culture and regulatory requirements