Production Trainer

Kids for the Future; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental and Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Parental leave

401(k) with match

20 days PTO

11 holidays + floating holiday

Career advancement

Inclusive environment

Job summary

ZIEHL-ABEGG in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Production Trainer to develop and deliver training for production staff, ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance with procedures. Focus on onboarding and ongoing skill development in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years in manufacturing, strong communication, and training experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Proficiency with MS Office and reading blueprints is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years in production or manufacturing.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or leadership is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with quality standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on training for new production employees on duties, equipment, safety, and policies.
• Develop and update training materials including manuals, SOPs, visual aids, and work instructions.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide coaching.
• Monitor processes to ensure training and operation standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors to identify training needs and improve workforce capability.
• Maintain accurate training records and certifications.
• Support cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives like lean/5S.
• Be flexible to fill in at various production positions as needed.

Skills

Spanish and English communication

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Quality tools knowledge

Leadership/mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Technical degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Quality core tools

Job description

• Location 4971 Millennium Drive,Winston-Salem, NC, 27107,United States
• Industry Maunfacturing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Travel 5%
• Manage Others No

Description

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

The Production Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and coordinating training for production employees to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance with company procedures. This includes focusing on both new hire onboarding and ongoing skill development.

Production Trainer

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Conduct hands-on training for new production employees, ensuring understanding of job duties, equipment operation, safety standards, and company policies.
• Work with quality to develop and update training materials including manuals, SOPs, visual aids, and work instructions.
• Evaluate employee performance during training periods and provide feedback and coaching.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with training and operational standards.
• Partner with supervisors and leads to identify training needs and improve overall workforce capability.
• Maintain accurate training records and document certification/compliance requirements.
• Assist with cross-training initiatives to promote workforce flexibility.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, such as lean manufacturing or 5S practices.
• Must be willing to be flexible to fill in at various production positions as the need arises.
• Ability to train all personnel on the safe operation of all equipment, including forklifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or leadership role a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and production processes.
• Microsoft experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality core Tools.
• Spanish and English communication.
• Computer Knowlagent (Power point, excel, Microsoft based programs)
• Ability to read blueprints.

We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.