Job Description

Summary
The Production Trainer is responsible for delivering effective hands-on and classroom training to new hires and current production staff. This role plays a key part in ensuring employees are well-versed in machine operations, safety, quality standards, and production processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct initial training for new hires with a strong emphasis on safety, machine operation, and production SOPs.
• Ensure new-hire proficiency throughout initial training, with specific focus on Load Forming.
• Deliver hands-on and classroom-based training on machine functionality, capabilities, product quality standards, and process flow.
• Observe and assess employee performance; provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Identify knowledge gaps and provide refresher training to improve individual and team performance.
• Collaborate with supervisors, leads, and managers to ensure training aligns with production goals and company standards.
• Maintain accurate training records, checklists, and documentation for all trainees.
• Recommend improvements to training programs and materials based on observed challenges or inefficiencies.
• Act as a mentor and resource for production employees throughout their onboarding and continued development.

Education & Experience

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in a training or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of machine operation, safety protocols, and quality assurance processes.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and motivate individuals with varying skill levels.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with good record-keeping habits.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• May require standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift up to 50lbs.
• Standard work hours with occasional flexibility required to accommodate training schedules across shifts.
• Potential travel to other L&M manufacturing locations for training

Growth Opportunities

• This position can grow into our Lead Trainer or even Training Manager!  Continuous Improvement, Quality, or other leadership opportunities.

Job Tags

Traineeship, Shift work,

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