Manufacturing Trainer

Victaulic • Cookeville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Trainer identifies training needs, develops training plans and curriculum, and tracks employee skill progression across manufacturing processes. This role is primarily planning- and coordination-focused, working closely with Manufacturing Floor Trainers, who deliver hands-on shop-floor instruction, and with facility safety staff on compliance training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment required
• Computer literacy of Microsoft Windows software such as Microsoft Office Suite required
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills
• Must be able to work independently, efficiently, and be self-motivated and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless, and alloy metals preferred (for curriculum development purposes)
• Familiarity with liquid and powder type coatings preferred
• Familiarity with ASTM specifications, AWWA standards, and AWS/ASME welding codes desired
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements; OSHA familiarity preferred
• Good problem-solving capabilities desired
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends to inform training program design

Responsibilities

• Evaluate employees and identify weaknesses or gaps in production skills through data analysis, floor observation, and supervisor feedback
• Develop training plans and curriculum tailored to individual and facility skill needs
• Develop training materials and presentations, including PowerPoint presentations, instructional videos, and written guides
• Coordinate training schedules with facility leadership and Manufacturing Floor Trainers to ensure timely onboarding and recertification
• Identify and recommend candidates for skill progression based on data and floor feedback
• Track and report on employee training completion, certification status, and program effectiveness
• Assist in the rollout and communication of new training programs across facilities
• Develop and administer written evaluations to assess employee comprehension of training content; score, document, and maintain records
• Facilitate training on manufacturing safety and regulatory compliance topics, in partnership with the Safety Specialist
• Support safety audits, toolbox talks, and compliance walkthroughs alongside the Safety Specialist
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety signage, and required compliance postings, as applicable
• Support incident and near-miss investigation documentation
• Perform job hazard analyses and risk assessments for new or modified processes
• Analyze training data to identify systemic skill gaps and recommend program improvements
• Develop new training curriculum and update existing training materials
• Maintain records for forklift and crane certifications, in coordination with Manufacturing Floor Trainers
• Escalate safety, quality, or training concerns immediately
• Maintain an organized and clean work area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED