Production Trainer / Tutor

Production Trainer / Tutor

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as an effective operator in Injection molding and/or Assembly
• Good knowledge of the organization and of the quality system
• Has completed specific training provided by the Quality and EHS departments
• Has complete knowledge of the quality procedures and documentation applicable to production work posts
• Has extensive knowledge of safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Basic mathematical and computing skills
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new production employees / temporary workers and introduce the work position and environment
• Manages Training Checklists for each new employee and works with Production Supervisor to assign Training Buddies
• Utilizing the Training Checklist, first demonstrates how to successfully complete tasks to be performed during the shift, according to product specifications and operating procedures
• Shows and explains how to start-up, operate and shutdown the machines, and what to do in case of equipment malfunction and/or an accident
• Introduces the documentation to be used at the workstation and ensure that it is properly followed and completed
• Provide training on product quality, production of the different samples and visual checks and on Good Manufacturing Practices
• Prevent accidents by explaining the risks at workstations and standard response to safety concerns or incidents
• Assesses the new employee at the end of their induction using the Training Checklist, provides regular feedback and/or additional training, and monitors them over time
• Serves as a mentor to employees as well as a liaison between floor staff and the production management team
• Develops and promotes positive working relationships with new hires, peers and leaders
• Participates in the creation of work instructions, SOPs and job aids as per standard
• Provides feedback to Technical Production Trainer on training progress and needs
• Shares best practices and challenges identified during tutoring with other Tutors, Production Supervisor, Technical Production Trainer, and Human Resources
• In periods where no new employees are starting or during downtime, Tutors will be assigned T1 and/or T2 responsibilities as usual
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Initiative and results orientation
• Ability to explain and to demonstrate by example
• Encouraging and supportive
• Patient and flexible
• Tolerant and respectful of individual and cultural differences
• Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise
• Demonstrates clearly Nemera values