Manufacturing Operations Trainer

Generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Manufacturing Trainer in the Town of Eagle, Wisconsin, responsible for preparing and delivering training to new hires and existing employees. This role involves creating comprehensive training materials and coordinating with departments to enhance training experiences.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, along with 2 years in manufacturing and 1 year in training delivery. Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year experience preparing and delivering classroom and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver product and process training to manufacturing employees.
• Leverage feedback to create and improve training programs.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training options.
• Respond to inquiries for assistance promptly.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office products

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree in business or Communications (preferred)

Tools

SAP or other ERP systems

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Manufacturing Trainer is responsible for preparing and delivering train the trainer and individual training to new manufacturing and production new hires and existing employees via classroom and hands on settings. This role is responsible for maintaining a deep level of understanding of Generac products and processes and simplifying the material into comprehensive training material for employees with varying levels of knowledge/technical abilities. Training will include new hire orientation and on the floor hands on training and mentoring. The Trainer will coordinate with departments to create appropriate training content, materials, and training experiences as well as conduct post-training surveys and adjusting delivery if needed. The Trainer may also conduct skills assessments to ensure employees meet the skills of the current and future opportunities within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver product, systems, process and on the job curriculum to manufacturing employees and subject matter experts (“train the trainer”). Present baseline technical information in addition to appropriate skills needed to support manufacturing as appropriate.
• Leverages feedback from internal and external stakeholders and metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement for new hire orientation and on the job training. Partners with appropriate leadership to implement changes and provides feedback to leadership team on impacts.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training options and improvements including analyzing success of training programs through training assessments to trend and reduce turnover. Create dashboards to track metrics and progress of training through retentions statistics.
• Respond timely to inquiries and requests for assistance from employees and partners. Activities may include reporting system bugs, provide continuous feedback, and partner on improvements.
• Other Duties as assigned and the following:
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year experience preparing and delivering classroom and hands on training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in SAP or other ERP system.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in preparing and assessing training material.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent public speaker.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail, follow through and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and shifting priorities, moving deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.