Shift Trainer 2nd shift

SCHUPAN & SONS INC • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Implements the use of training programs, policies, and procedures to standardize work methods and increase efficiency. Conducts training of employees on a daily basis and offers assistance to the management team to create advancement for team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience leading, developing, training teams with culturally and linguistically diverse populations in a courteous and effective manner.
• At least two (2) years of experience in manufacturing including CNC experience, plate/extrusion saws, or other forms of fabrication.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Routinely required to stand and walk; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms and hands; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.
• Routinely work in a noisy (company-provided hearing protection is required) and non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Able to work in an environment where lock-out/tag-out is a standard safety practice.
• Routinely work in environment with gas-powered and other forklifts and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Capable of creating a positive learning environment, conveying objectives clearly, encouraging and motivating trainees.
• Work 85-90% of shift on the shop floor to implement training requirements.
• Communicate effectively through hands on training, verbal training, and presentations. Document results when required.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and report feedback to the shift supervisors to assist in building a development plan.
• Must have ability to self-motivate and work without direction, as well as coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete daily responsibilities.
• Maintain familiarity with various training techniques, use of company LMS, and proper procedures. Navigate company database systems.
• Maintain significant knowledge of how to run machinery and be able to conduct training for a variety of positions. May advance or refresh skills through the running of machines if necessary.
• Participate in Onboarding and retention process.
• Leverages interpersonal and leadership skills to foster a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, collaboration, and long-term retention.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Exhibits values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses available: end-of-year bonus, monthly gas bonus
• PTO and 401k and match eligibility available
• Day 1 Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family (available 1st of the month after hire)
• HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed