Trainer - Chattanooga II

Short Description

JOB SUMMARY

Initiates, administers, and assesses all training efforts for hourly and temporary associates. Is a resource for all colleagues on safety, quality, and orientation training. Inputs and tracks training records. Will support Human Resources department on all initiatives, as necessary. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Initiate all training functions.
2.    Lead all new hire and temp training classes.
3.    Follow new colleagues through job shadowing and OJT, individually. 
4.    Audit training process through training effectiveness audits.  Talk with each operator daily to ensure acceptable knowledge.
5.    Transition, input, and take ownership of new training software for more effective tracking.
6.    Update production floor TV's for quality changes, alerts, etc.
7.    Lead, coordinate, plan, and implement new training process to involve key personnel in OJT/Standard Operations training.
8.    Work with EHS to implement improvements.
9.    Come up with improved training methods.
10.    Update training matrixes in each area.
11.    Help with big Kaizen improvements on floor to expedite closure, as needed
12.    Record keeping for safety alerts, Quality alerts, Competency matrix (all), SPLs, Engineering changes, etc.
13.    Update all floor metrics and KPI boards
14.    Able to train on all shifts as required.
15.    Update Work Instructions and create new ones, as needed.
16.    Assist in and all Quality requirements related to ISO 9001/ IATF 16949. 
17.    Perform all necessary and appropriate duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1.    High School education and diploma (or GED equivalent)
2.    Verifiable experience training others in processes and work instructions, both in classroom and hands-on 
3.    Previous employment in a manufacturing environment
4.    Good understanding of Gestamp manufacturing processes, policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.    Verbal communication in a classroom setting
2.    Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
3.    Must have the technical skills necessary to perform production jobs
4.    Computer proficiency in all MS Office programs

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

1.    Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
2.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
3.    Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
4.    While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
5.    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
6.    The ability to listen to  and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
7.    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
8.    The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Competencies