Shift Trainer

Schupan; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schupan in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Shift Trainer to implement training programs and standardize work methods across our shop floor. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on instruction, safety briefings, and tracking learning outcomes to improve efficiency.

You will conduct daily training for new and existing employees, partner with shift supervisors to develop individual growth plans, and help sustain our core values of integrity, empowerment, sustainability and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Capable of creating a positive learning environment, conveying objectives clearly, encouraging and motivating trainees.
• Work 85-90% of shift on the shop floor to implement training requirements.
• Communicate effectively through hands on training, verbal training, and presentations. Document results when required.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and report feedback to the shift supervisors to assist in building a development plan.
• Must have ability to self-motivate and work without direction, as well as coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete daily responsibilities.

Job description

Title

Shift Trainer

Classification

Non-Exempt

Department

Training

Reports to

Director of Operations

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

Revision

10/2025

Job Duties

Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences

CORE VALUES

Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences

Summary

Implements the use of training programs, policies, and procedures to standardize work methods and increase efficiency. Conducts training of employees on a daily basis and offers assistance to the management team to create advancement for team members.

Essential Functions

• Capable of creating a positive learning environment, conveying objectives clearly, encouraging and motivating trainees.
• Work 85-90% of shift on the shop floor to implement training requirements.
• Communicate effectively through hands on training, verbal training, and presentations. Document results when required.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and report feedback to the shift supervisors to assist in building a development plan.
• Must have ability to self-motivate and work without direction, as well as coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete daily responsibilities.
• Maintain familiarity with various training techniques, use of company LMS, and proper procedures. Navigate company database systems.
• Maintain significant knowledge of how to run machinery and be able to conduct training for a variety of positions. May advance or refresh skills through the running of machines if necessary.
• Participate in Onboarding and retention process.
• Leverages interpersonal and leadership skills to foster a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, collaboration, and long-term retention.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Exhibits values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.