Production Trainer
Platteville, WI
Full Time
Mid Level
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
Education & Experience
Required Skills / Abilities
Physical & Travel Requirements
Growth Opportunities
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.
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