Production Manufacturing Trainer

Sauer Brands, Inc.•Mauldin, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trainer supports production training and ensures that training is administered efficiently and effectively to production staff. The role ensures employees are trained to Duke's Mayo Company’s Standard of Work and other applicable standards, and that new employees complete required standardized onboarding before starting work. The position also supports the smooth operation of the Greenville facility by making adjustments during production runs and using quality tools to ensure product standards are met. The Trainer serves as the production areas’ point of contact for training matters, oversees training assignments and progress reporting, develops and revises training materials and documentation, and coaches employees and leaders. The role trains and certifies employees in technical processes, works with other departments to address knowledge and competency gaps, and conducts audits to ensure training compliance and identify improvements. The position may require alternate shift hours to support a multi-shift operation.

Requirements

At least 3 years of manufacturing operations experience.
At least 1 year of training experience.
Broad knowledge of varied technical and manufacturing processes.
Superior organizational, task-management, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with little to no supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong, self-motivated independent thinker.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Some post-high-school education.
A two-year degree; experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

Serve as the point of contact for training issues from production areas.
Oversee development of recovery plans for employees having difficulty qualifying for Pay for Skills, collaborating with supervisors, managers, and leaders.
Oversee development and revision of training materials and standard operating procedures, coordinating with subject matter experts and improving materials with pictures, audio, or video as appropriate.
Develop and process written training documentation.
Ensure training progress is reported to the Manager and other plant leaders.
Coach employees professionally and motivate them appropriately in the moment.
Handle conflict to help work areas function together effectively.
Ensure training processes are taught, understood, and followed.
Train new employees during onboarding.
Qualify and certify employees to perform specific tasks and jobs in technical processes using adult learning methodologies (define, show, do, review).
Participate in audits and address competencies, competency gaps, and the Pay for Skills matrix, ensuring gaps are addressed with the applicable Manager or other leaders.
Coordinate with departments such as Quality and Maintenance to identify and implement training actions that support production solutions and improve employee knowledge.
Conduct periodic audits to ensure training-process compliance and identify training improvements.
Support smooth facility operations by making adjustments during production runs and using quality tools to ensure product standards are met.