Technical Trainer

Great Dane; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision and medical

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Technical Trainer for our Statesboro, GA manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on on-the-job training, standard work, and building skills to support employee retention and safety.

The TT trains, audits, and maintains training processes for supervisors and new hires, using training software and data to drive improvements. Travel is minimal; strong collaboration with operations and onboarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma; college preferred.
• Experience: 1-3+ years relevant work or training.
• Proficient with MS Office; data collection and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Train station-specific staff on safety, quality and efficiency per standard work.
• Monitor OJT and trainer performance; provide feedback to management.
• Interact with employees to gauge performance and skill retention.
• Audit training records and compare results.
• Maintain training matrices and data reports.
• Coordinate with onboarding for station and new employee needs.
• Assist in evaluating new employees for placement.
• Support conflict resolution and be a sounding board for new staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data collection

Detail oriented

Record keeping

Communication skills

On-the-job training (OJT)

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Standard Work Sheets

Standard Work Element Sheets

Job description

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry. The position: The Technical Trainer drives the on-the-job training processes in manufacturing facilities with a focus for skills excellence, training to standard work, and employee retention. The TT trains, monitors, audits, and provides training support for the established on the job training process and systems to Supervisors, Team Leads and on the job manufacturing trainers to ensure best practice training. The TT monitors and analyzes the plants on the job training performance and employee skills data for best practice and training effectiveness, advises on improvements and requirements, and reports results, progress and outcomes to Supervisors, Ops managers and Plant Managers. The Technical Trainer maintains software programs. The TT works with stakeholders including employees in training to enhance the Great Dane training process. supporting skills training, matrices, and other employee skills data, and maintains and distributes various reports as needed. Other data collection and entry activities may be required.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensures station specific trainers are training employees on station specific safety, quality and efficiency needs in accordance with Standard Work Sheets and Standard Work Element Sheets.
• Monitors the OJT process and trainer performance, provides ongoing OJT for trainers, and provides feedback and suggestions for improvement to Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads and Trainers.
• Interacts with employees to gauge performance levels and skill retention.
• Audits station training records to compare results.
• Monitors employee’s skills and records employee skill data in training matrices.
• Provides reports on station training health.
• Interfaces with Onboarding staff about specific needs and focus for each station/new employee.
• Participates in the evaluation of new employee in terms of placement (cognitive, aptitude, physical and technical skills)
• Assists with engaging new employees and welcoming them into the Great Dane Organization.
• Helps in the management of conflict and interpersonal problems.
• Serves as a sounding board for new employees.
• Ensures appropriate training quality standards are applied throughout processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: High School Diploma, College preferred.
• Experience: 1-3+ years of relevant work experience of equivalent combination of education and training
• Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Data collection and entry.
• Attentive to detail and consistency.
• Maintain records.
• Ability to interact with Great Dane personnel.
• Knowledge of Standard Work Sheets and Standard Work Element Sheets
• Overall Plant knowledge
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality standards
• Communication skills
• Ability to provide OJT.
• Travel: Minimal

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Physical demands: May be exposed to possible shop hazards including noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic. Frequently sit collecting data and operating a computer. Fast, changing environment with minimal direction. Frequent communication/direction from Manager, Operations Manager, Onboarding Leader, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Trainers, and new employees.
• Work environment: Spend 90% time in manufacturing environment and 10% of time in an office environment.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer