Production Operations Trainer

Heinz; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wigan is seeking a Production Operations Trainer to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high standards of safety and quality. The successful candidate will train employees, develop instructional materials, and support continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and a passion for developing people are essential for this role, which offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20% discretionary bonus scheme

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Manufacturing related experience (Safety Rules, Quality Systems, GMP, SAP).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to manage a variable workload focusing on quality.

Responsibilities

• Train employees using job training documentation.
• Develop task instructions through collaboration.
• Audit training programs for effectiveness.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Adaptability to diverse learning styles

Organizational skills

PowerPoint proficiency

Excel proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Production Operations Trainer plays a crucial role in ensuring that our operational team function efficiently, safely and adhere to the highest manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Trains employees utilising the job training documentation, working alongside subject matter experts to ensure that “hands on training” is performed in accordance with documented procedures, including employee inductions and onboarding.

• Leads the development of task instructions through colleague collaboration, and ensures the continuity of Standard Operating Procedures, Work instructions, Checklists, Skills Matrices and Manuals.

• Maintains full and accurate records, particularly the training database and Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS).

• Performs audits to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes (including compliance to Kraft Heinz standard procedures), and collaborates with the HRBP: Growth and Performance to present key training requirements to Operational Leaders.

• Maintains up to date knowledge and understanding of production processes, production scheduling, regulatory requirements, quality standards, costs, delivery and safety.

• Proactively supports driving improvements in all aspects of Site Operations performance, relating to quality, safety, productivity, engineering, maintenance, cost control, service to sales, employee training, engagement, and leadership development.

• Evaluates employee “readiness” through the established Competency Assessment Process.

• Aids in the continuous improvement of the site safety and quality culture, including: performing safety or quality audits, and reporting safety/quality concerns.

Key Outputs

• Engage and inspire learners to fulfil their individual potential and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully progress within the business.

• Ensure that employees across site are both safe and competent to do their role.

• Make a positive impact on operational efficiency of Kitt Green.

• Support processes and standards across site to ensure adherence to KHMS.

Expected Experience and Required Skills

Our ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who can modify their approach to diverse learning styles, and comfortably present learning content in a variety of settings. An adaptable teammate: they'll have a positive demeanor and a strong desire to continuously improve in all they do. Manufacturing related experience (such as Safety Rules, Quality Systems, GMP, SAP), but above all else, we value a passion for developing people.

• You are well organised, highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

• You are able to cope with a variable workload and maintain focus on quality of service

• You have excellent communications skills and are able to deliver presentations to large and small groups

• Able to influence both internal and external contacts

• PowerPoint and Excel proficiency

What we can offer

• A competitive salary

• 20% discretionary bonus scheme

• 27 days annual leave- plus Bank Holidays, with options to 'buy' additional annual leave.

• Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - no deposit required. Insurance, servicing and maintenance included.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounts on gym memberships.

• Company matches and exceeds your pension contributions (up to 7%).

• 12x Life Assurance.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Critical Illness Insurance.

• Savings on MOT- servicing and repairs at Halfords Autocentre.

• Savings on Vodafone pay monthly deals.

• And much more!

Location(s)

Kitt Green

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes