Operations Trainer

Owens Corning•Jacksonville, FL

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2 or more years Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Strong safety presence, on and off the line
Skilled in training facilitation and committed to developing adult learning methodology.
Self-starter mindset
Ability to work well with others with diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels
Can demonstrate process and standard operating procedures
Understands 5S
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
Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Timely and professional email communication
Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
Ability to work for 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment if needed
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
Adapt to rotating shift work if needed for training purposes
Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and health screen

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s preferred
Will become certified through the Roofing Train the Trainer program

Responsibilities

Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-cause analysis as needed
Train new hires entering the facility
Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Operations Specialists and Shift Supervisors
Partner with the Training & Development Coordinator 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 Area Trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively.
Regularly evaluate Area Trainers to ensure they are consistently applying the OJT 4 Step Method and maintaining training standards
Provide constructive and real-time feedback on training process and materials, needs and gaps
Collaborate with Training and Development Coordinator, providing regular updates on new hire progress
Lead the qualification process, ensuring training milestones are being met
Partner with Operations Leadership to plan and execute skills assessments, utilizing an established certification process to ensure competency and identify areas for improvement
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)
Assist employees in understanding the importance of TPM and their role in driving TPM progress at the plant
Attend daily meetings and planning sessions
Participate as a member of the T&D Pillar
Coordinate with Operations Leadership and Training and Development Coordinator on new hire schedules and management
Oversee trending needs analysis
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by a Leader, Supervisor, NLT