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 (e.g. production floor areas, colleagues, quality team, suppliers, etc.).
• 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 (e.g. Specifications and inspection Instructions, Lot Record Package, etc.) 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 (e.g. traceability, identification, batch name, preparation and clearance, …)
• Prevent accidents by explaining the risks at workstations (e.g. risks of pinching, cut, etc.) 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 (e.g. conduct a job audit of operators).

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 (e.g. is able adapt and to be at the level of the staff to be trained).
• Tolerant and respectful of individual and cultural differences.
• Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise.
• Demonstrates clearly Nemera values.