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Operations Trainer

Owens Corning, Jacksonville, FL, United States



Operations Trainer

Location(s):

Jacksonville, FL, US, 32206

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Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

68859

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SUMMARY

Functions as the primary dedicated trainer for all hourly operators in the facility focusing on training for new hires and upskilling existing employees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-case analysis as needed

Train new hires entering the facility

Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Operations Specialists and Shift Supervisors

Partner with the Training & Development Coordinator and Training & Development Pillar Leader to track and report on the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes

Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plus program for Area Trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively.

Regularly evaluate Area Trainers to ensure they are consistently applying the OJT 4 Step Method and maintaining training standards

Provide constructive and real-time feedback on training process and materials, needs and gaps

Collaborate with Training and Development Coordinator, providing regular updates on new hire progress

Lead the qualification process, ensuring training milestones are being met

Partner with Operations Leadership to plan and execute skills assessments, utilizing an established certification process to ensure competency and identify areas for improvement

Write new and/or edits existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and other training materials

Teach in both hands-on/on-the-job settings (ex: equipment functionality, troubleshooting and upset condition response) and classroom style settings (ex. new hire orientation)

Assist employees in understanding the importance of TPM and their role in driving TPM progress at the plant

Attend daily meetings and planning sessions

Participate as a member of the T&D Pillar

Coordinate with Operations Leadership and Training and Development Coordinator on new hire schedules and management

Oversee trending needs analysis

Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by a Leader, Supervisor, NLT

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong safety presence, on and off the line

Skilled in training facilitation and committed to developing adult learning methodology. Will become certified through the Roofing Train the Trainer program

Self-starter mindset

Ability to work well with others with diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels

Can demonstrate process and standard operating procedures

Understands 5S

Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of TPM theory

Basic mathematical skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Flexibility to work nights, weekends and off-shifts as needed

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Timely and professional email communication

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Bachelor's preferred

2 or more years Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance

Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance

Ability to work for 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment if needed

Walk/stand continuously for up to 12 hours

Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Ability to safely bend, twist, and squat

Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires

Adapt to rotating shift work if needed for training purposes

Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and health screen

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market:

Jacksonville