Optical Training Coordinator (2nd Shift)

Optical Training Coordinator (2nd Shift)

Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: St. Cloud, MN, US, 56303 Store #: E00605 Lab Ops - A/R Coating Sauk Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function

The Training Coordinator takes action to make the Manufacturing Facility "The Best Place to Work" for associates. Gives associates the tools/training to understand and implement work instructions and standard operating procedures within the facility.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates and provides strong hands-on training to current and new associates in manufacturing and other departments. Proactively addresses issues of performance; works in support of supervisor and managers to develop and strengthen skills and competencies of assigned team members. Leads new employee orientation; motivates and encourages to improve employee retention. Acts as a liaison between trainees, and management staff to resolve training issues. Coordinates and oversees the training and onboarding of new hires through the first 90 days - complete compliance with performance management and onboarding tools and processes. Proactive in identifying training needs and recommending alternative training resources. Facilitates or co-facilitates safety training and arranges third-party training insuring complete compliance. Prepares and documents training plans and posts on training board. Updates, uploads, and publishes all relevant training records and plans Tracks and reports the hours and cost of training. Calculates and communicates the impact of training through the key operating metrics, turnover, and associate satisfaction. Maintains training materials; provides input for standardized work instructions. Conducts weekly training meetings with team leaders and supervisors. Conducts quality and time evaluations for manufacturing associates. Maintains associate training files to include safety and development. Ensures facility compliance with ISO standards in training requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent implementation of procedures. Perform all duties in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Work in a role with measurable standards – maintaining production goals.

Basic Qualifications

High School education or equivalent. Associates degree in a related field preferred. Transferable previous related experience and/or training Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook. Ability to learn how to use systems, computer operated machinery, and cloud based software. Pay Range: 22.60 - 31.37