Refrigeration Training Supervisor

KCC Companies; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

EBITDA Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Monthly Vacation

Job summary

KCC Companies is seeking a Refrigeration Training Supervisor to lead our L&D efforts in manufacturing refrigeration operations, including brazing, pipe diagrams, and quality inspections. The role emphasizes knowledge transfer, adult learning principles, and collaboration with stakeholders to improve performance.

This non-remote, on-site position requires leadership in MOJT development, onboarding, and scalable training programs across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Attendance must be solid; minimal absences and reliable punctuality.
• Internal mobility: 6 months in current department preferred.
• Occasional 3rd shift hours may be required.
• Expert-level brazing in a manufacturing setting; refrigeration knowledge.
• Experience in training or adult learning desirable.
• Ability to tailor teaching to individual learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop MOJT checklists and onboarding docs for Refrigeration Technicians and Assembly Techs.
• Evaluate MOJT checklists with team leads across 3, 6, and 12 week milestones.
• Create standardized training regimens based on gaps and feedback.
• Develop a scalable Brazing Excellence training program and certification.
• Collaborate with L&D SMEs to produce training aids and resources.
• Improve onboarding for hourly production personnel; ensure safety and tools training.
• Coordinate materials for new hire onboarding; support other training projects.

Skills

Attendance history

Time in current dept

Shift flexibility

Brazing expertise

Training experience

Adult learning awareness

Team collaboration

Cross-functional work

MS Office

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

HR principles

Learning and development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Louisville, KY

Job Id:2377

# of Openings:1

KCC Companiesis an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, andservice for commercialandresidential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

We NowOffer:DailyPay!

"Work Today, Get Paid Today!"

• 9 Paid Holidays
• EBITDA Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Summary:

KCC’s Learning and Development (L&D) team is growing to include a Refrigeration Training Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be experienced in KCC’s refrigeration operations (brazing, following piping diagrams, installing refrigeration components, and conducting refrigeration quality inspections), passionate about sharing their knowledge to help others achieve peak performance, and committed to leadership principles. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be committed to working with their various stakeholders and furthering their understanding of adult learning in a manufacturing environment. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

EssentialFunctionsorResponsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of Managed On-the-Job Training (MOJT) checklists (training documentation) that will be used to onboard newly hired and promotedRefrigeration Techs and Assembly Techs assigned to work in refrigeration areasat KCC manufacturing sites.
• Partner with Team Leads and Supervisors as they conduct the MOJTchecklist evaluations (3,6, and 12 weeks) fornewly hiredand promotedemployees involved inRefrigeration functions.
• Analyze applicable MOJT checklists and other training opportunitydocumentationandoffer solutions.
• Develop andfacilitate standardized training regimens based on skill gap analysis, quality standards,and stakeholder feedback.
• Plan, develop, launch, and evaluate a replicable and scalable “Brazing Excellence” training program that leads to certification of this critical skill in manufacturing settings.
• Collaborate with L&Dteam subject matter experts to developtraining aids and resources.
• Facilitateandimproveonboarding (safety, tools, work hardening, etc.) for all newly hiredand promotedhourly production personnel.
• Coordinate the acquisition of materials necessary to conductnewhireonboarding.
• Contribute to other training projects as requested.
• Represent the L&Dteam at meetings as requested.
• Report directly to the Production Training Manager.

AdditionalResponsibilities (if needed):

• Consult withProductionLeadershipto identify and resolve training needs.
• Maintain training records using the company’slearningmanagementsystem (Cornerstone/KCC Learns).
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action workshops to address performance gaps.
• Collaboratewith Quality and Technical Supportto ensure findings from field investigations are incorporated into L&D training and MOJT checklists.

Qualifications/Skills:

Requirements:

• Proven record of good attendance (less than 8 attendance pointsif internal applicant).
• 6 months in his or her current department(if internal applicant).
• Must be able to occasionally work 3 rd shift hours (as needed).
• Expert-level understanding of brazing in a manufacturing environment and strong knowledge of refrigeration processesas demonstrated by at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience in training or a related field (familiarity with adult learning theory is a plus).
• Ability to discern individual team members’ level of comprehension and adapt teaching methods to best suit their needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)ORthe ability to learn these applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required for this position.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to basic Human Resource principles.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a challenging and rewarding role.

Safety/PhysicalRequirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, stooping, and standing.
• Must be able to stand for 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to traveltoKCC manufacturing sites and work occasional hours outside of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Good visual and spatial perception.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, firstaid response, etc.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants should submit a resume (in either English OR Spanish).