Plant Trainer

The Plant Trainer develops and delivers comprehensive training programs that enhance workforce capabilities, promote safety excellence, and support operational goals at our Rhinelander manufacturing facility. The Plant Trainer role partners with associates across all departments to build skills, improve performance, and drive continuous improvement through the Printpack Continuous Skills Development initiatives.

• Safety Leadership & Culture Development
  • Drive safety awareness and engagement throughout the plant organization.
  • Foster a learning environment that promotes safety‑conscious behaviors.
• Training Program Development & Management
  • Assess departmental skills and knowledge needs to meet business unit and plant goals.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive skills matrices (element trees) for each department and position.
  • Create training materials including One Point Lessons, Work Instructions, and multimedia resources.
  • Design and implement competency frameworks aligned with operational requirements.
• Learning Management System Administration
  • Assign, maintain, and promote training activities using Workday Learning.
  • Track training completion metrics and effectiveness measurements.
  • Report training analytics and collaborate with department leaders on progress.
• Employee Development & Onboarding
  • Lead new employee onboarding and conduct comprehensive skills assessments.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and support to associates at various skill levels.
  • Schedule regular progress reviews with supervisors and departmental trainers.
• Continuous Skills Development
  • Promote engagement and adoption of the Continuous Skills Development Pillar.
  • Support plant‑wide improvement projects and initiatives through targeted training.
  • Leverage new technologies and media platforms to enhance training delivery.

Position Level: Specialist role supporting plant‑wide training initiatives.
Organizational Impact: Cross‑functional influence across all manufacturing departments.
Decision‑Making Authority: Training program development, curriculum design, and competency assessments.
Collaboration: Works directly with Plant Leadership Team, Operations, HR, and department supervisors.
System Responsibility: Manages learning management system (Workday Learning) and training metrics.
Responsibilities for Direction of Others: Oversees production training and development of New Hires and New to Position associates.

• Education & Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient formal or informal training experience preferred.
• Manufacturing Processes & Systems Proficiency
  • Expert-level knowledge in manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with Workday Learning or similar LMS platforms.
  • Ability to create training materials using modern technologies and media platforms.
• Quality & Safety Knowledge
  • Understanding of manufacturing quality standards and processes.
  • Depth knowledge of industrial safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• Training & Development Skills
  • Curriculum design:
    Ability to develop comprehensive training programs and competency frameworks.
  • Skills assessment:
    Capability to assess departmental skills and knowledge needs.
  • Training material creation:
    Experience creating One Point Lessons, Work Instructions, and multimedia resources.
  • Competency mapping:
    Skills in developing and maintaining skills matrices (CI element trees).
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Track training completion metrics and effectiveness measurements.
  • Generate training analytics and progress reports.
• Communication Excellence
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills for diverse audiences.
  • Effective cross‑functional collaboration with Plant Leadership, Operations, HR, and supervisors.
• Leadership & Development
  • Proven ability to develop and manage high‑performing teams.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills to provide ongoing support to associates at various skill levels.
  • Experience leading comprehensive new associate orientation programs.

• Innovative Thinking:
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