Training Specialist

JB Poindexter & Co; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JB Poindexter & Co in Tennessee is seeking a training specialist to lead new-hire onboarding and ongoing skills development on the production floor. You will implement SOPs, deliver classroom and hands-on coaching, and tailor programs to minimize production disruption.

The role requires evaluating trainee progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with the training team to refine curricula. A safety-focused mindset and commitment to quality are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training in manufacturing or production settings.
• Ability to develop and implement SOPs for workplace processes.
• Proficient in assessing trainee progress and providing feedback.
• Strong classroom and one-on-one coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute training schedule to be performed by new employees and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications
• Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Execute training programs using techniques such as classroom learning, demonstrations, one-on-one coaching, or production line how-to
• Adapt training sessions to minimize disruption to normal production
• Evaluate the outcomes of the training sessions and consult with training team to adjust the program to achieve desired results
• Effectively assesses trainee’s understanding, progress, and skill level; maintain records of trainees’ progress and achievements
• Open to learning new skills and methods
• Record and Provide feedback on new team member performance/non-performance to Department Area/Supervisor
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused, and supporting continuous improvement activities
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

SOP adherence

Production line knowledge

Tools

SOP documentation

Job description

To include, but are not limited to:

• Execute training schedule to be performed by new employees and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications
• Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Execute training programs using techniques such as classroom learning, demonstrations, one-on-one coaching, or production line how-to
• Adapt training sessions to minimize disruption to normal production
• Evaluate the outcomes of the training sessions and consult with training team to adjust the program to achieve desired results
• Effectively assesses trainee’s understanding, progress, and skill level; maintain records of trainees’ progress and achievements
• Open to learning new skills and methods
• Record and Provide feedback on new team member performance/non-performance to Department Area/Supervisor
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused, and supporting continuous improvement activities
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time