Manufacturing Trainer

Owens Corning; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is looking for a Manufacturing Trainer in Kearny, NJ, to focus on training new hires and upskilling existing employees. This role promotes a strong safety culture and involves collaborating with plant leadership to enhance training effectiveness.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma and have a commitment to developing training methodologies. Communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment are essential. This position is on-site and may require lifting and working in extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Train new hires and upskill existing operators.
• Evaluate and report on training effectiveness.
• Facilitate safety awareness and effective training programs.

Skills

Strong safety presence

Skilled in training facilitation

Team player with strong communication skills

Understanding of TPM theory

Basic mathematical skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manufacturing Trainer

Location: Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398

Function: Manufacturing
Audience: Hourly
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 69442

SUMMARY

Functions as the primary dedicated trainer for all hourly operators in the facility focusing on training for new hires and upskilling existing employees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-case analysis as needed
• Train new hires entering the facility as Laminator/Catcher (ATO) Operators
• Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Operations Specialists and Shift Supervisors
• Partner with the Training & Development Coordinator and Training & Development Pillar Leader to track and report on the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes
• Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plus program for Area Trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively.
• Regularly evaluate Area Trainers to ensure they are consistently applying the OJT 4 Step Method and maintaining training standards
• Provide constructive and real-time feedback on training process and materials, needs and gaps
• Collaborate with Training and Development Coordinator, providing regular updates on new hire progress
• Lead the qualification process, ensuring training milestones are being met
• Partner with Operations Leadership to plan and execute skills assessments, utilizing an established certification process to ensure competency and identify areas for improvement
• Write new and/or edit existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and other training materials
• Teach in both hands-on/on-the-job settings (ex: equipment functionality, troubleshooting and upset condition response) and classroom style settings (ex. new hire orientation)
• Assist employees in understanding the importance of TPM and their role in driving TPM progress at the plant
• Attend daily meetings and planning sessions
• Participate as a member of the T&D Pillar
• Coordinate with Operations Leadership and Training and Development Coordinator on new hire schedules and management
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by a Leader, Supervisor, NLT

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong safety presence, on and off the line
• Skilled in training facilitation and committed to developing adult learning methodology. Will become certified through the Roofing Train the Trainer program
• Self-starter mindset
• Ability to work well with others with diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of TPM theory
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and off-shifts as needed

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Timely and professional email communication

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
• Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
• Work for 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand continuously for up to 12 hours
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to safely bend, twist, and squat
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires
• Adapt to rotating shift work
• Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and health screen

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.