T&D Coordinator

Owens Corning; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Minneapolis seeks a Training and Development professional to coordinate site T&D programs, drive TPM progression and close skill gaps across the plant.

The role partners with the T&D Pillar Leader and plant leadership to develop hands-on learning standards, matrices, and training plans that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and TPM Methodology.
• Previous experience in Continuous Improvement and/or in creating Standard Work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site T&D program and track progress.
• Train employees on T&D processes and tools.
• Maintain training records and skill matrices.
• Support TPM initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Lead or participate in T&D audits.
• Prepare content and materials for training.

Skills

Training & Development

TPM Methodology

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2-year degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Purpose of the Job

Coordinate site Training and Development (T&D) program and processes that drives site business results and TPM progression of T&D Pillar. Cultivate strong partnership with T&D Pillar Leader, leadership team Pillar Leaders, TPM teams and shop floor employees. Support up leveling of site skills through site skill matrix gap closure, analyzing training needs analysis, and loss-based training and development of hands-on shop floor learning standards and models. This is an essential role as the plant seeks to strengthen the skillsets and core competencies of all employees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Safety and Quality

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
• Incorporates Quality fundamentals and customer impact in training materials and processes.

Communication and Collaboration

• Attend/lead various meetings and huddles, as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
• Knows the chain of command to get support and willing to make decisions.
• Regular Attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts for training needs.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

Document & Knowledge Management

• Maintain training records and cross training matrices.
• Follows standard operating procedures and processes.

Organizational Support

• Support Management of Change process related to Training Package materials such as Standard Work, Skills Matrices, and Training Plans to ensure proper documentation is used for training when changes occur
• Explain the training cycle phases and supports master plan updates.
• Track training hours, training center use and other T&D KAIs/KPIs
• Prepare site and T&D Pillar members for T&D Audits
• Train employees on T&D process and tools while utilizing dynamic delivery techniques

Training Administration & Logistics

• Drive implementation of training plans, creating the plans in partnership with the leadership and as prioritized based on losses
• Train employees on T&D pillar and processes
• Initiate, coordinate and drive completion of skills matrices and qualification check sheets as prioritized by AM, FI, PM, and EH&S Pillars
• Assign content, create content and track training hours in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Coach employees on the One Point Lessons (OPLs) process and on writing them
• Develop training materials and guide teams in creating training materials and models
• Manage the T&D Learning Center
• Must have experience or be willing to shadow the various machines/roles to gain knowledge of plant processes
• Support the training and development of colleagues
• Participates in continuous improvement events

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

• Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses
• Participates and supports plant TPM initiatives for all pillars
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas
• Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve
• Support TPM Teams on implementation of TPM the OC Way

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic mechanical knowledge and TPM Methodology
• Previous experience in Continuous Improvement and/or in creating Standard Work

Preferred

• 2-year degree or higher
• 2+ years related experience and / or training in a manufacturing environment
• Experience Leading a T&D program
• Coaching and training experience
• Development of training materials (hands-on, video)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiently demonstrate math and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand Technical Manuals and Specification Sheets
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Maintain certifications and skill sets necessary to train employees
• Ability to facilitate training in various formats
• Ability to implement and maintain the Learning Management System within Talent Center
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group, and meet targets