Training Associate

MITER Brands • Flower Mound, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides general new hire training and job-specific training to existing employees in the plant. This position is also responsible for standard work audits, Job Instruction training and audits and remedial training. This position serves to develop new hires and existing employees through training and is a contributing factor in retention through the on-boarding process.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in custom manufacturing and warehouse processes
• Training experience and certified JI Trainer preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of excellent customer service
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
• Self-motivated and regulated
• Willing to participate in production, safety, and quality meetings
• General understanding of lean principles and tools
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, leads and employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new computer software programs
• Strong advocate and proponent of MI to new employees.
• Knowledge of adult learning methodology.

Nice To Haves

• 4 year degree

Responsibilities

• Train new hires in general training related to MI and Product Knowledge as well as Continuous Improvement tools
• Train plant new hires on MI product, processes, quality and safe product handling using the Job Instruction (JI) method
• Train existing employees on job specific processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates procedures being taught
• Provide one-on-one & group training
• Coordinates training and participates in material updates as necessary.
• Conduct Standard Work audits and provides corrective feedback to employees, leads and supervisors when required
• Make required updates to Standard Work, maintain document control for the official Standard Work documents and provide reports as required
• Train new and existing JI Trainers, conducts regular audits of the JI process and maintain records.
• Reflect MI business values and the MI Philosophy in all business transactions
• Manage and maintain in-house Lab training facilities and equipment
• Lead or Participate in Continuous Improvement activities as required
• Additional duties to include some quality inspections

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED