Production Training Specialist: Safety, Lean & Onboarding

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

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.