Production Plant Trainer-Snyder, Texas

Snyder, TX, Snyder, TX, US

Location
- Snyder, TX

The Production Trainer is responsible for the development, maintenance, coordination, and execution of the training plan for all members of the production team. They are responsible for the development and maintenance of all SOPs involving the production operation from line changeovers, starting a line, line adjustments, INOEX wall monitors, packaging all products and applicable paperwork. The Plant Trainer tracks daily record keeping of production activities as required.

The Plant Trainer will be expected to train, coach, and develop new team members, existing team members who move to new positions, improve skill sets, identify best practices, and optimize the use of Lean and individual development tools to meet safety, quality, and production needs.

• Train operators in quality requirements for each individual position.
• Train operators on SOP’s and JSA’s.
• Communicate to management progress of training of each operator.
• Provide all paperwork related to training.
• Develop training documents.
• Assist with development of SOPs and JSAs.
• Schedule, coordinate and evaluate training activities.
• Coordinate with Managers, Supervisors, and Human Resources to assess training needs.
• Audit processes to ensure compliance.
• Maintain training records.
• Operate machinery required for particular positions in a safe and efficient manner, to include training of new and existing operators in the execution out of their duties.
• Train employees to communicate efficiently with other employees and the plant leadership team to ensure quality product is made timely.
• Train employees to assemble products as per instructions with a focus on quality and safety.
• Practice and teach Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Train employees to communicate efficiently with other employees and the leadership team to ensure quality product is made timely.
• Train employees to read and interpret production logs and machine condition reports and complete all paperwork correctly and timely.
• Perform weekly SHE audits.
• Teach new and existing employees to read, understand, and follow production schedules.
• Train employees to set up and adjust equipment.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance and operator care as required to fulfill their training duties.
• Maintain Inoex wall monitor maintenance agreement.
• Monitor and update Inoex wall monitors, daily.
• Assist Management, Maintenance, Shipping, and Quality personnel when troubleshooting equipment, process, or material issues.
• Coach and train on the process and importance of maintaining downtime records and production information as appropriate.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Work safely and follow all safety rules and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint, experience with Alchemy and/or other training systems is a plus.
• Proven training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills.
• Understands Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Regular in-person predictable attendance is required.
• Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change.
• Adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to all levels of the organization.
• Mathematical:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all common units of measure, using whole numbers, complex fractions, and…