Job Title:

Manufacturing Trainer

Reports To:

Manufacturing Supervisors

Direct Reports:

N/A

Emergency / Absentee Backup:

 Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Job Summary:

The manufacturing trainer will train new and existing employees on all manufacturing processes, safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage cost effective learning solutions in support of the Manufacturing Training strategic objectives and to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop, plan and manage training sessions and learning labs focusing on a wide variety of topics.
• Provide, document, and maintain, training for all manufacturing personnel on matters including but not limited to: new hire orientation, department and facility specific training.
• Provide support to the Manufacturing Department in the form of job training for Operators.
• Ensure the effectiveness of training through training metrics, mentoring, and formal certifications.
• Execute training at various skill levels for department and interdepartmental personnel in coordination with Department Management.
• Training including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training, process training, and general on-the-job training sessions.
• Generate, maintain and monitor training and competency records and databases for department personnel, ensuring that regulatory requirements for documentation are met.
• Coordinate with management/supervisory personnel to develop and implement new training techniques, cross-train employees and maintain consistency concerning training documentation and procedures.
• Assist the department with the maintenance of departmental Quality Management programs.
• Ensure compliance of the training program/records. 
• Test trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of technical training. 
• Report on progress of employees during training periods 
• Deliver OJT training courses in the areas of manufacturing skills and processes, quality system/cGMP practices and requirements, information technology tools, and other subjects as required. 
• Assess employee skills and provide feedback to management. Ensure compliance to quality system regulations for areas of responsibility and training for production operations. 
• Become a recognized expert in technical areas and including competencies to answer a wide range of questions regarding Manufacturing processes
• Maintain and generate all Manufacturing personnel records of training activities, on-the-job training records, and certifications
• Communicate daily with manager of progress and associate feedback
• Teaches and models technical skills, concepts, resources and tools
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Standard Work (SW) and Work Instructions (WI’s)
• Arrange and coordinate room set-up, availability of materials and audio/visual equipment.
• Administer and collect class evaluation forms and assessments.
• Conduct follow-up sessions and monitor progress of trainees.
• Onboarding new employee by being a mentor and point of contact for questions.
• Work with existing employee who wish to learn additional skills or need help or “retraining”.
• Prepare new hire packets and coordinate with the crew peer coach for training plan.
• Update the skills progression matrix and identify gaps in critical skills required to have fully trained crews.
• Conduct after action review of all new hires before training is completed and assigned to their crew.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, or similar environment/industry with a focus on safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all employees at all levels.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to influence others
• Strong working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations required
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and preferably PowerPoint.
• Ability to present training course material to individuals and groups and to effectively facilitate their learning process
• Provide both support in the training department and with manufacturing production
• Ability to seek and utilize varied resources.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 55 lbs
• Climb ladders and/or stairs
• Crawl, bend, twist, carry, reach and kneel throughout shift
• Push and/or pull up to 100 lbs
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Work with and/or around chemicals and/or hazardous materials
• Ability to see and distinguish color
• Work in seasonal conditions that may include extreme hot, cold, wind and precipitation

Work Hours & Schedule:

The Manufacturing Trainer will be expected to work 40 hours per week and is a salaried position.  Extenuating circumstances may require additional time for certain periods. It is widely assumed that displacement of hours and/or days will occur on recurring and a non-patterned basis.  This position requires the ability and willingness to work from the Stroudsburg, Bangor and Wind Gap, PA facilities.