Production Training Specialist: Machine Operations

Kolpak; Parsons (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-the-job training and skills dev

Job summary

Kolpak is seeking a Production Trainer to develop and deliver hands-on training for machine operators at our Parsons, TN facility. You will ensure operators are proficient in equipment operation, safety, quality, and production processes, partnering with Manufacturing leadership to sustain excellence.

The role emphasizes SOP adherence, skill assessments, and improved performance across shift teams in a non-temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• 1+ years of training, coaching, mentoring, or leadership experience in a production environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production equipment, processes, and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Experience training operators in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma/CI or TPM knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine operator certification training.
• Provide hands-on instruction on setup, operation, changeovers, troubleshooting, and shutdown procedures.
• Train employees in SOPs, work instructions, and best practices.
• Demonstrate safe machine operation and reinforce safety requirements.
• Coach operators to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Evaluate operator competency via observations and skills assessments.
• Maintain and update training materials, job aids, and manuals.
• Create skill matrices and training plans for multiple production areas.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Assist in cross-training programs to increase workforce flexibility.

Skills

Effective communication

Instructional delivery

Coaching & mentoring

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Kolpak is seeking a Production Trainer to develop and deliver hands-on training for machine operators at our Parsons, TN facility. You will ensure operators are proficient in equipment operation, safety, quality, and production processes, partnering with Manufacturing leadership to sustain excellence.

The role emphasizes SOP adherence, skill assessments, and improved performance across shift teams in a non-temperature-controlled environment.