Manufacturing Operations Trainer

AkzoNobel; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Trainer. This role involves organizing training programs, facilitating onboarding, and ensuring all training materials are up to date. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a background in production operations.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

401K retirement savings with 6% company match

Medical insurance with HSA options

Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production operations experience with some training responsibility preferred.
• Understanding in adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Proven ability to build relationships across organizational departments.

Responsibilities

• Organize site operating procedures and training programs.
• Facilitate onboarding for new hire Production Associates.
• Document attendance and evaluate training assessments.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Manufacturing Operations Trainer

Date: May 30, 2025

Location: High Point, NC, US, 27260

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize all site operating procedures and training programs to allow easy retrieval and availability for all site employees
• Create and maintain program documentation (lesson plans, instructor guides, visuals, etc.) to support the overall structured manufacturing training program
• Facilitate new hire Production Associates through all phases of the structured manufacturing training program, including extended onboarding
• Monitor review frequency and distribute procedures due for review and revision to appropriate teams. Track and monitor reviews to completion prior to revision deadlines.
• Work with area leadership to maintain area training records and schedule refresher trainings on the specified cycle
• Document attendance and evaluate assessments and/or feedback for all training activities
• Maintain records for production line personnel qualified as on-the-job trainers
• Provide on-shift training support for production associates and production line leadership, as required
• Solicit, document, and disposition feedback from respective production line leadership
• Deliver other required training, as assigned
• Determine appropriate training method for work instruction updates

Level of Autonomy

Trainer can manage and oversee training master plan; will have to seek approval at times from CI Manager but should be able to work with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of production operations experience with 1-2 years in a training role (preferred)
• Understanding of production process and methodology
• Open collaborative style; ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction
• Unfazed by ambiguity and comfortable in environments with shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including solid interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrates personal leadership and accountability
• Understanding in adult learning principles, instructional design, or education
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to build relationships across organizational departments and reporting structures

Work Schedule

Working hour for the role will generally be 8am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. Possible OT may be needed.

AkzoNobel provides the below benefits beginning Day 1

Annual Bonus,401K retirement savings with 6% company match, Medical insurance with HSA options, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits, Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay, Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans, Short & Long term disability, Paid Parental leave, Career growth opportunities, Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks, Employee referral bonus, Employee appreciation days, and Tuition Assistance.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork, dedication, and continuous improvement. Join our team and make a positive impact. Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence!

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.