Plant Training & Lean Coordinator

Knauf North America; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking a Training Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of training programs across plant operations. You will manage the training matrix, oversee the TWI program, and coach operators, technicians, and SMEs to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

You'll also support onboarding, create training materials, maintain records, and produce monthly KPI reports. This role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, data analysis ability, and the capacity to

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• TWI certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage training matrix for all plant positions.
• Manage TWI program and trainer certification process. Utilize a closed feedback loop to evaluate the effectiveness of training, delivery, and customer experience.
• Facilitate learning sessions and workshops. Track attendance, collect feedback, and evaluate training effectiveness using surveys and performance metrics.
• Assist with local hiring efforts and the internal and external candidate interview process.
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new hires.
• Provide hands-on coaching to operators, technicians, and SMEs to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Create and modify training checklists, work procedures, and single-point lessons.
• Manage the tracking of all training, including local and corporate-assigned training programs.
• Create and maintain plant training resources such as visual management boards and training videos.
• Maintain records within the Knauf Integrated Management System.
• Audit the training program for compliance and adherence to plant standards for safety, quality, and performance.
• Develop and review KPI objectives related to training and conduct root cause analysis to identify and address training or performance gaps.
• Create monthly reports for management review. Track training metrics (attendance, pass rates, competency scores, training feedback scores, and site training completion) and report results to management for decision‑making.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying training gaps, recommending curriculum updates, and implementing Lean/Six Sigma‑driven improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Support cross‑department collaboration by aligning training with process changes, new equipment, quality control, or product launches.
• Spend 60% of time in the plant on training delivery and application. The remaining 40% of time is focused on administrative program elements and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel & Office

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

TWI certification or willing to obtain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking a Training Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of training programs across plant operations. You will manage the training matrix, oversee the TWI program, and coach operators, technicians, and SMEs to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

You'll also support onboarding, create training materials, maintain records, and produce monthly KPI reports. This role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, data analysis ability, and the capacity to