TWI Specialist

Cornerstone Building Brands•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The TWI Specialist develops and sustains structured training programs to improve operational performance and employee relations. Using Training Within Industry (TWI) J-Program methodologies, the role initially focuses on Job Instruction (JI) and Job Relations (JR), integrating TWI into daily work through leader standard work, training plan attainment, daily improvement, tiered accountability cycles, and onboarding. The specialist coaches leaders, supports onboarding, and drives continuous improvement. The role promotes environmental, health, and safety policies and ensures training incorporates safety standards. It supports deployment and sustainment of TWI, audits standard work and training compliance, uses PDCA cycles to improve training effectiveness and process stability, delivers classroom and hands-on instruction, maintains training records, and collaborates with CI, HR, Operations, and leadership to align training with plant objectives and current processes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
Obtain certification in TWI-JI and TWI-JR courses within 2 months of starting.
Obtain certification in Job Instruction and/or Job Relations Trainer Development (JITD | JRTD) within 6 months after starting in the role.
Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills to explain processes and concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to lead group sessions and one-on-one coaching.
Attention to detail in job breakdowns and training documentation.
Problem-solving skills, including using PDCA to improve training effectiveness and operational processes.
Adaptability to changing production needs and priorities.
Ability to build trust and credibility with frontline leaders, plant leadership, and extended leaders.
Technical competence with Microsoft and lean tools.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or training experience is recommended.
Knowledge of lean principles; CPS college is required for internal candidates.

Responsibilities

Promote EHS policies and procedures and ensure training programs incorporate safety standards.
Conduct Walk and Talks to help ensure a safe work environment.
Assist in developing and maintaining Job Instruction Breakdowns.
Use the Job Instruction four-step method to support consistent, high-quality production and ongoing improvement.
Facilitate development of Job Relations coaching routines in Leader Standard Work.
Coach supervisors and leads in applying TWI principles in daily work.
Support leadership in TWI expansion planning cycles.
Conduct daily standard work audits to verify adherence and identify gaps.
Perform WIT audits for compliance and conformance.
Use PDCA cycles to improve training effectiveness and process stability.
Support new-hire onboarding with structured TWI training plans.
Deliver classroom and hands-on training sessions in the CBB DOJO.
Maintain accurate training records and report progress to leadership.
Partner with CI, HR, and Operations to align training with plant objectives.
Periodically review training with leadership and update materials to reflect process changes.
Review and update extended leadership, from TWI Managers up to Director level.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day 1 for full-time team members.
PTO.
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
401(k).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development.