Inline Trainer - 1st Shift

Plexus; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Neenah, WI is seeking an Inline Trainer to mentor manufacturing associates and manage training compliance. You will reinforce training, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement while supporting production during peak periods.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience, with 2 years preferred. Strong knowledge of office tools and training platforms is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Experience as peer trainer or mentor is valued.
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Power BI, DCS, Cornerstone, Training Delinquency and Forecast Tools is a plus.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to changing demands.
• Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce training to ensure competency in trained tasks.
• Train on quality, operational, safety standards, and related tools.
• Collaborate with production leads to meet productivity goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment operations and SOPs.
• Conduct on-the-job training in core functions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Outlook

Word

Excel

Power BI

DCS

Cornerstone

Training Delinquency

Forecast Tools

ABIs

VKS Guidebooks

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range:

$44,200.00 - $66,200.00

Purpose Statement

The Inline Trainer serves as a trainer and mentor to manufacturing associates and consolidates the training that the trainee has received from the technical training specialist. This individual is responsible for maintaining/managing training compliance, enforcing operational standards, and driving continuous improvement and zero defects in their assigned area. He/she also supports production during critical times as approved by their manager.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Reinforce training that has been received to ensure that the manufacturing associate is competent to perform the trained task independently on live product and understands the zero defects concept.
• Train quality, operational, technical, environmental, health, and safety standards in assigned work area and elevate any training issues to the production/group lead and technical training supervisor.
• Work closely with the production/group lead to ensure trainee meets productivity goals set for each product worked on.
• Demonstrate knowledge of manual and automated operations of equipment and processes following training, Assembly Build Instructions (ABIs) and/or Visual Knowledge Share (VKS) Guidebooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Equipment Operating Instructions (EOIs), and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Conduct on-the-job training related to area’s core functional operations to ensure employee is competent to perform their assigned tasks.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Inline Trainer should have previous experience serving as a peer trainer or mentor and is viewed as a role model among peers.

Other Qualifications

• Must have basic to intermediate knowledge/skills in Google Workspace or Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Basic to intermediate knowledge/skills in Power BI, DCS, Cornerstone, Training Delinquency and Forecast Tools, ABIs, and VKS Guidebooks is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to interpret, receive direction. and apply both written and oral instructions
• Flexible to quickly adapt to learning new tasks and moving to new areas to meet changing customer demands
• Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required
• Has demonstrated competencies in: teamwork, professional demeanor, quality, job knowledge, communication, problem solving and lean principles, flexibility, attendance, and timeliness
• Prior experience with various manufacturing processes and equipment is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Able to utilize general manufacturing tools and equipment Able to alternate between sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods of time Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area Materials worked with include, but are not limited to: isopropyl alcohol, flux, thinner, thermal compounds, solder (lead and lead free), epoxy, solder wicks, conformal coatings, and other materials as needed

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.