Operations Trainer

Owens Corning Foundation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation seeks a dedicated trainer to support hourly operators in our Jacksonville facility. The role focuses on onboarding new hires and upskilling existing staff, while conducting lost time needs assessments.

You will deliver hands-on OJT and classroom training, write and update SOPs/OPLs, and partner with the Training & Development team to assess program effectiveness and drive improvements. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and development in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum creation and delivery.
• Ability to develop and update SOPs and learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and upskilling for hourly operators and conduct needs assessments.
• Deliver on-the-job training and classroom instruction for equipment operation and procedures.
• Develop and edit SOPs, OPLs and training materials.
• Collaborate with Training & Development to measure program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Coach supervisors and SMEs, ensuring training milestones are met.
• Support TPM initiatives and communicate progress in daily meetings.

Skills

Training facilitation

Adult learning

Safety awareness

Communication skills

TPM understanding

Team collaboration

Performance feedback

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

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
• 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 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) 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 (e.g., equipment functionality, troubleshooting and upset condition response) and classroom style settings (e.g., 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

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
• 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
• College Preferred
• Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Demonstrated experience and responsibility for adult learning, curriculum creation and curriculum delivery

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
• This position may work up to 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 if needed for training purposes
• Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and health screen

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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.