Production Trainer

Avtron Power Solutions, LLC•Cleveland, OH

10h•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Operations Training plays a critical role in driving employee development, workforce readiness, and continuous improvement across production operations. This role is embedded within the Operations team and works closely with the Training & Development function, Production leadership, and site training peers to deliver consistent, impactful training for new hires and current employees involved in load bank assembly and production processes. This role is responsible for developing, facilitating, and maintaining structured training programs, including On-the-Job Training (OJT), new-hire onboarding, process training, and ongoing skill matrix development initiatives. This role also plays a key role in managing and maintaining the production skills matrix, ensuring employee skill progression, training compliance, and visibility into workforce capabilities across operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about employee development, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate operational needs into effective learning solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, quality, or technical training environment.
Experience facilitating hands-on training and/or On-the-Job Training (OJT) within a production or manufacturing setting.
Experience working with skills matrices, training tracking systems, or workforce qualification programs.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production operations.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical documents, and production-related materials.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and coach employees at varying skill levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience maintaining training documentation and records.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Operations, and Training teams.
Comfortable facilitating training in both classroom and production floor environments.
Ability to stand, walk production areas, and occasionally lift training materials or equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Education, Training & Development, or a related field.
Experience developing training materials, work instructions, or standardized operational documentation.
Experience with load bank assembly or similar electrical/mechanical production environments.
Background in quality systems, data analysis, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
Experience developing training materials, work instructions, or standardized operational documentation.
Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or digital training platforms.
Train-the-Trainer certification or other instructional/training certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) plans aligned to production roles, responsibilities, and operational standards.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and production training to ensure a consistent and effective onboarding experience.
Maintain and track employee training progress, ensuring training plans remain current and aligned with both individual development needs and organizational goals.
Manage and maintain the production skills matrix, including tracking employee skill progression, identifying qualification gaps, supporting cross-training initiatives, and partnering with leadership to ensure workforce readiness and development planning.
Collaborate with Production leadership to identify training priorities based on operational performance, staffing needs, and business objectives.
Design, update, and improve training materials and job aids based on safety & quality data and performance trends, skills matrix analysis and identified capability gaps, production observations and process audits, and new or updated products, equipment, systems, or production processes.
Ensure training content is accurate, standardized, accessible, and aligned with current quality, safety, and production standards.
Support the development of standardized work instructions and training documentation to drive consistency across operations.
Design, build, and manage dedicated training “Dojo” rooms and hands-on learning environments that support technical skill development, cross-training, testing, and recertification activities.
Establish and administer a formal internal certification and recertification process to validate skill attainment, maintain operational standards, and support workforce development.
Deliver engaging instructor-led, hands-on, and on-the-floor training in both classroom and production environments.
Facilitate refresher training, continuing education, and skills development sessions for existing employees based on operational needs and workforce capability analysis.
Evaluate training effectiveness through observation, feedback, and performance outcomes, adjusting instructional methods as needed to improve learning retention and application.
Partner closely with Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors, Operations Leadership, and the People & Culture to identify training needs and align learning initiatives with business objectives, operational priorities, and workforce development goals.
Partner closely with People & Culture, Operations, Production Leadership, and Subject Matter Experts to design and implement scalable training programs, standardized work instructions, qualification pathways, and learning materials that support operational excellence and future business growth.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to remain informed of product, process, and procedural changes impacting training requirements.
Act as a liaison between Safety, Quality, and Production to proactively identify and address performance gaps through targeted learning and development solutions.
Maintain accurate training records in accordance with internal policies and external compliance standards.
Ensure training meets regulatory and safety requirements where applicable.
Assist in preparing training documentation and records for audits, certifications, and compliance reviews as needed.