Industrial Engineer; W2 - Onsite

Manufacturing Training & Documentation Consultant

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations. This individual will spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing processes, engaging operators and subject-matter experts, and translating current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation. The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work, Job Instructions, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials that improve employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes. Partner directly with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain, and other subject-matter experts to understand and document current processes. Develop clear, visual, operator-friendly:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work Instructions, OJT / Job Instruction documents, Training guides and qualification materials, Process flow documentation, One-point lessons and visual aids, Checklists and process verification documents. Break complex processes into logical, sequential training steps that can be easily understood by new employees. Incorporate photographs, illustrations, screenshots, process parameters, quality checkpoints, safety requirements, and critical-to-quality steps into training materials.

Identify inconsistencies, unnecessary process variation, unclear work instructions, and potential efficiency opportunities while documenting processes. Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate improved methods into standard work. Facilitate process reviews with operators and subject-matter experts to validate that documentation accurately reflects the approved process. Establish document revision controls and support an organized system for maintaining current training materials.

Assist supervisors and trainers in implementing structured OJT programs and employee qualification processes. Develop training matrices and assist in tracking employee training and qualification status. Support new-hire onboarding and cross-training programs for manufacturing and warehouse employees. Conduct periodic floor audits to verify that documented standard work matches actual operating practices. Help create a sustainable process for updating training documentation when products, equipment, layouts, or processes change.