Production Trainer — Hands-On Line Training (TWI)

S&D Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee is seeking a Production Trainer Roasting for 1st Shift in Conway, AR. This role focuses on in-class and on-the-job training of production staff, emphasizing safe operation of roasting machinery, quality standards, and process efficiency.

You will train new hires and retrain staff as needed, maintaining training records, conducting on-floor observations, and reporting progress to the Operations Training Supervisor. This position requires hands-on engagement with the line.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the manufacturing environment and running lines.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to train and develop team members to improve performance and process times through classroom, hands on instruction.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and organization skills.
• Strategic, analytical, and creative thinker, ability to generate new ideas and approaches to problems.
• Strong work ethic
• Learn and gather information at a fast pace.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of LMS and training systems.
• Experience in the training field.
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism as it relates to the knowledge of machinery and work practices.
• Ability to collect data for daily reporting to upper-level management
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Train team members on standards set for their area, so staff can perform their tasks with precision, meet quality standards, and adhere to safety protocols.
• Help conduct and oversee the training of newly hired employees.
• Updating and retraining employees requiring additional training by documenting Skills Matrices and databases.
• Work with automation, engineers, supervisors, etc. to maintain current knowledge on lines.
• Working closely with training supervisor and other partners to develop content for existing & new programs that are practical and interactive.
• Help to maintain training Matrix database.
• Research and resolve issues related to training techniques.
• Help drive training initiatives independently or within a team environment.
• Analyzing processes and data to determine training needs and develop materials.
• Providing training reports and tracking the progress of training or related projects.
• Adhering to the Train the trainer program and follow TWI (Training Within Industry) methodology.
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Develop and monitor trainees during practical exercises, offering immediate feedback to correct techniques and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to identify skill gaps and tailor training to address operational needs.
• Maintain training equipment and ensure it's in safe working conditions for instructional use.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organization

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Training development

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

LMS

Data collection

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

S&D Coffee is seeking a Production Trainer Roasting for 1st Shift in Conway, AR. This role focuses on in-class and on-the-job training of production staff, emphasizing safe operation of roasting machinery, quality standards, and process efficiency.

You will train new hires and retrain staff as needed, maintaining training records, conducting on-floor observations, and reporting progress to the Operations Training Supervisor. This position requires hands-on engagement with the line.