Onsite Operations Training Lead - Safety & TPM Champion

Owens Corning; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking an on-site Training Specialist to drive learning for hourly operators in Jacksonville. You will lead onboarding, supervisor development and processes, while building TPM-aligned training materials and SOPs.

This role focuses on hands-on OJT and classroom sessions to raise competency across shifts. You’ll collaborate with the Training & Development team, track program effectiveness, and ensure timely qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• College Preferred.
• Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and responsibility for adult learning, curriculum creation and curriculum delivery.

Responsibilities

• Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-case analysis as needed.
• Conduct training that supports new hire onboarding, supervisor development and policies and procedures pertaining to the operation of plant equipment and manufacturing procedures.
• Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Operations Specialists and Shift Supervisors.
• Partner with the Training & Development Coordinator to track and report on the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes.
• Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) to ensure qualifications and remediations occur as needed by equipping supervisors, coordinators, and SMEs with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively.
• Regularly evaluate to ensure OJT is delivered consistently 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 and classroom style settings.
• 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

Training facilitation

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Communication skills

TPM knowledge

Organizational ability

Multitasking

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma

College preferred

Manufacturing training experience

Adult learning curriculum delivery

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

LMS experience

Job description

Owens Corning is seeking an on-site Training Specialist to drive learning for hourly operators in Jacksonville. You will lead onboarding, supervisor development and processes, while building TPM-aligned training materials and SOPs.

This role focuses on hands-on OJT and classroom sessions to raise competency across shifts. You’ll collaborate with the Training & Development team, track program effectiveness, and ensure timely qualifications.