Training Specialist

Dal-Tile Corp.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Tile Corp. is seeking a Bilingual Production Trainer to provide on-the-job training, coach employees, and develop training materials for new hires and seasoned staff on processes, SOPs, and new products.

The ideal candidate will spend significant time on the production floor, observe performance, assess competency, and maintain the SOP binder while creating and documenting new SOPs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience as a trainer or training facilitator, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Tailor training materials and provide direction to trainees.
• Assess, coach, and train on various operational and procedural material.
• Collaborate with Team Leads, Supervisors, Management, and HR to identify training needs.
• Develop and implement teaching aids based on workforce needs.
• Oversee testing and evaluation procedures for training completion.
• Conduct new hire orientation and OJT training; provide refresher training as needed.
• Report progress of trainees to management.
• Maintain and update the SOP binder and document new SOPs.

Job description

Recruiting Profile.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Bilingual Production Trainer to join our TEAM! As the Production Trainer, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as creating training materials, coaching, and training new hires and tenured employees on general processes, SOPs, and new products.

Primary Objective:

Primarily responsible for providing on job training (OJT) to new hires and tenured employees. Must be committed to learning and becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all operational and procedures within the organization. The trainer will dedicate a significant portion of their time to the production floor, where they will observe, coach, and evaluate employees. Additionally, the trainer will conduct new hire training and assess candidates on equipment to ensure proficiency. Responsibilities also include maintaining and updating the SOP binder for the entire operation, as well as creating and documenting new SOP’s as necessary.

Major Function and Scope:

• Tailors training materials and provides direction to trainees.
• Ability to assess, coach, train on various operational and procedural material.
• Works closely with Team Leads, Supervisors, Management, and HR to understand the individual training needs of each employee.
• Implements and develops teaching aids based on the needs of the workforce.
• Oversees and facilitates testing and evaluation procedures to be used for completion of training.
• Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as new employee orientation. Will provide OJT training, refresher training, and retraining team members as needed.
• Reports on progress of employees under their direction during training periods.
• Provide and respond with clear communication to management team (e-mail, verbal, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ previous experience as a trainer, training facilitator or other relevant position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Competencies:

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb, or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.