Operations Training Lead

The Operations Training Lead works under the direction of the Operations Coordinator II to provide both field training and classroom training for operations personnel. In this role, the Operations Training Lead will spend a significant amount of time on the floor observing and coaching employees in EHS policies and procedures, providing on‑the‑job training for new hires, directing classroom training in Spanish as required, and supporting training in English as necessary. Key Responsibilities Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols Trains and mentors all new hires as well as existing staff on job requirements, systems, safety, quality, policies, procedures, and guidelines of operations Works with production management and supervisors to monitor the work of newly trained technicians and coordinate retraining Collaborates with operations to identify training needs and areas for improvement Acts as a change agent by encouraging positive attitudes and behaviors towards training, safety, and work duties Provides feedback to management on staff performance including concerns and appropriate recognition Performs translation for safety meetings, training material, EHS documents & quality documents from English into Spanish Provides new‑hire orientation training Supports annual EHS & Quality refresher training Ensures completion of the Operations New Hire Checklists Assists with training of all site standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other applicable procedures Enters training into the site Learning Management System (LMS) Certifies forklift operators Certifies and trains DOT Hazmat employees Performs other duties as assigned Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts 401(k) eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days Company‑provided Life and Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program Educational assistance program Required Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree in education, human factors, linguistics, cognitive science, communication, anthropology or a related field required 1–2 years of education/training experience Basic safety experience Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Strong computer skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Spanish Ability to train people from various backgrounds and learning styles Excellent Microsoft Office applications (specifically Microsoft Excel) Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food, drink, and tobacco restrictions Environmental And/or Physical Requirements Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available Frequent plant field visits that require protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection Innophos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in the recruiting process, as required by applicable laws. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Innophos