Technical Trainer

ZF Group; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Minnesota seeks a Technical Trainer to accelerate onboarding, improve workforce qualification, reduce early attrition, and support workforce stabilization at NMN. You will conduct orientation for new operators, deliver hands-on training for direct and indirect employees, develop training materials and SOPs, and track competency and progression to strengthen onboarding and retention.

This role emphasizes coaching, knowledge transfer, and aligning with pay brackets where applicable,

Job description

At ZF you are part of something greater! You contribute to a more efficient and greener tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic, international organization and will produce high quality products in a safe, clean and flexible work environment.

Technical Trainer

Objective

Accelerate onboarding, improve workforce qualification, reduce early attrition, and support workforce stabilization at NMN.

Training & Onboarding

• Conduct orientation and onboarding sessions for new operators.
• Deliver hands-on training for direct and indirect employees.
• Support cross-training and workforce flexibility initiatives.
• Accelerate employee time-to-productivity.

Training Materials & Documentation

• Create, update, and maintain training materials.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Standardize work instructions across production areas.

Qualification & Knowledge Transfer

• Establish structured knowledge transfer processes.
• Develop written tests, practical assessments, and certification processes.
• Verify employee competency and qualification levels.

Coaching & Workforce Development

• Observe employees performing tasks and provide coaching.
• Teach best practices related to productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Recommend deployment of employees based on skill and knowledge levels.

Training Governance & Tracking

• Create and maintain the training matrix.
• Track training completion and qualification status.
• Link training levels and competencies to skill progression and pay brackets where applicable.

Workforce Stabilization

• Support onboarding and retention efforts.
• Improve success rate of Temp-to-Perm conversions.
• Reduce early turnover through structured training and employee support.

Expected Business Impact

• Faster onboarding and knowledge transfer
• Reduced early attrition and turnover
• Improved quality and productivity
• Increased workforce flexibility through cross-training
• Better retention of new hires
• Stronger workforce stability and succession planning

The Technical Trainer acts as a force multiplier for recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce development by ensuring that new employees become productive, qualified, and engaged more quickly.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Afffirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran