Manufacturing Trainer

Job DescriptionManufacturing TrainerStandardized Job Description — All FacilitiesPosition Type: Non-ExemptReports to (Position Title): Production Supervisor or Training ManagerPosition SummaryThe Manufacturing Trainer identifies training needs, develops training plans and curriculum, and tracks employee skill progression across manufacturing processes. This role is primarily planning- and coordination-focused, working closely with Manufacturing Floor Trainers, who deliver hands-on shop-floor instruction, and with facility safety staff on compliance training.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate employees and identify weaknesses or gaps in production skills through data analysis, floor observation, and supervisor feedbackDevelop training plans and curriculum tailored to individual and facility skill needsDevelop training materials and presentations, including PowerPoint presentations, instructional videos, and written guidesCoordinate training schedules with facility leadership and Manufacturing Floor Trainers to ensure timely onboarding and recertificationIdentify and recommend candidates for skill progression based on data and floor feedbackTrack and report on employee training completion, certification status, and program effectivenessAssist in the rollout and communication of new training programs across facilitiesDevelop and administer written evaluations to assess employee comprehension of training content; score, document, and maintain recordsFacilitate training on manufacturing safety and regulatory compliance topics, in partnership with the Safety SpecialistSupport safety audits, toolbox talks, and compliance walkthroughs alongside the Safety SpecialistMaintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety signage, and required compliance postings, as applicableSupport incident and near-miss investigation documentationPerform job hazard analyses and risk assessments for new or modified processesAnalyze training data to identify systemic skill gaps and recommend program improvementsDevelop new training curriculum and update existing training materialsMaintain records for forklift and crane certifications, in coordination with Manufacturing Floor TrainersEscalate safety, quality, or training concerns immediatelyMaintain an organized and clean work areaQualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Personal Attributes)High School DiplomaExperience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment requiredComputer literacy of Microsoft Windows software such as Microsoft Office Suite requiredWorking knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless, and alloy metals preferred (for curriculum development purposes)Familiarity with liquid and powder type coatings preferredFamiliarity with ASTM specifications, AWWA standards, and AWS/ASME welding codes desiredWorking knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements; OSHA familiarity preferredGood written and oral communication skills requiredStrong group facilitation and public speaking skillsGood problem-solving capabilities desiredAbility to analyze data and identify trends to inform training program designMust be able to work independently, efficiently, and be self-motivated and detail orientedSplit out from the former single Manufacturing Trainer JD per your direction: this role carries the training plan/curriculum development, tracking, and safety/compliance training coordination duties, while hands-on shop-floor machine/welding/coating instruction now lives in the separate Manufacturing Floor Trainer JD. Both roles draw on the same original source documents (UCF Manufacturing Trainer, the Manufacturing Trainer Position Profile, and the Fabrication and Manufacturing Compliance Trainer document). #J-18808-Ljbffr Victaulic