Production Trainer

CHEP•Kilgore, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Help shape the success and safety of our production team by leading hands-on onboarding and training that sets employees up for excellence from day one. If you’re passionate about teaching, quality, and continuous improvement, this role puts you at the center of developing skills, standards, and future talent. Come join us as a Production Trainer in Kilgore, TX. The Production Trainer is responsible for the full onboarding and training of all production positions at the service center. The Trainer will ensure proper repair and assembly techniques are being followed for safety, quality and all local and company-wide processes and procedures. The individual will work closely with plant leadership to identify opportunities for ongoing training of existing and new processes. The Production Trainer will cover responsibilities for both 1st & 2nd shifts - Flex in schedule is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Associates Degree in Business or Educational training is preferred
Proven experience working within Production, Operations or Factory environment as an Area Trainer or equivalent.
Demonstrated upper tier performance in both quality & productivity
Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to give effective instruction
Must be well-versed in Repair Technique and Inspection Criteria in order to provide accurate guidance and instruction.
Facilitate training in small to large groups
Interface with Automated Systems and training databases
Work independently and in a team environment
Work a flexible schedule as needed
Understand plant KPIs (production, quality, safety, and our processes)
Flexibility to adjust training techniques according to individual learning abilities
Basic working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Prior experience in a leadership role is strongly preferred
Strong customer focus
Intermediate computer skills in Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to anticipate needs
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Time management
Decision making
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Strong customer service skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on training for all production positions, leveraging established policies and procedures to ensure consistency in operational techniques and compliance with safety standards.
Serve as a peer leader, guiding and coaching employees on proper processes and techniques while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence in operational performance.
Train production employees on both current and new processes, ensuring that best practices are applied and operational efficiencies are achieved without compromising quality or safety.
Monitor adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlined in the Process Control Plan and Repair Technique, ensuring compliance and high performance in safety and quality metrics.
Track and manage the training plan for new production employees, utilizing learning management systems to monitor training completion and maintain accurate training records.
Continuously evaluate trainees' progress and provide detailed feedback to plant leadership, supervisors, and operations managers, facilitating employee development and process improvements.
Collaborate with Supervisors, HR, and operations leadership to identify process improvement opportunities within the onboarding and training programs, ensuring alignment with production goals.
Develop and execute training plans for existing employees, partnering with team leaders to address skills gaps and promote continuous production improvement.