Production Trainer Operator - FSQA

Westrock Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Production Trainer to lead hands-on training on the manufacturing floor, focusing on safe, precise operation of machinery and processes. You will conduct in-class and on-the-job training, maintain training records, and run reports under the guidance of the Operations Training Supervisor, ensuring continuous improvement.

You will develop content with engineers and supervisors, monitor progress, and provide immediate feedback to trainees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with LMS and training systems preferred.
• Ability to train and develop team members to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Train team members on standards for their area to meet quality and safety protocols.
• Oversee training of newly hired employees and retraining of existing staff.
• Update and maintain Skills Matrices and databases for training records.
• Collaborate with automation, engineers, and supervisors to stay current on lines.
• Develop practical and interactive content for existing and new programs.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Running lines

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Public speaking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

LMS knowledge

Training experience

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LMS

Job description

The Production Trainer is responsible for assisting with in-class and on-the-job training to production employees, focusing on the safe and efficient operation of machinery, tools, and manufacturing processes. This role involves direct, hands-on instruction TWI (Training Within Industry) setting to ensure team members can perform their tasks with precision, meet quality and production standards, and adhere to safety protocols.
The Production Trainer will conduct training of newly hired employees and retraining employees according to process standards. This position spends time on the manufacturing floor and requires some standing for long periods of time to train, observe, and participate on the production line processes. You will also help to create and maintain training documents and records. Run reports and sometimes attend meeting and audits to give updates or information related to training. This role answers directly to the Operations Training Supervisor.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Requisition Number

6989

Shift

First

Qualification

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

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