Associate Training Lead

MAU is hiring an Associate Training Lead in Greenville, SC. As an Associate Training Lead, you will lead new hire training programs, deliver classroom and hands-on instruction, and ensure associates are safely and competently qualified for production and forklift operations. This is a direct-hire position.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Paid Vacation
• Great work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Care Partners Program
• Health Club Reimbursement Program
• Additional supplemental benefit programs
• 401k
• Salary Continuation
• Educational Reimbursement
• FMLA available after 12 months of service

Shift Information

• Full-time position
• Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Occasional nights and weekends as needed

Career Path

• Safety & Training Specialist
• Operations Supervisor
• Safety Supervisor
• Safety Manager
• Other Corporate Support Functions

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or 1-3 years of applicable manufacturing, training, or operations experience
• Experience delivering training in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to train associates on production processes and forklift operations

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a forklift or production training role
• Experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in manufacturing operations

General Requirements

• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
• Ability to reinforce OSHA compliance and workplace safety standards
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ethical conduct and professional credibility
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Essential Functions

• Lead new hire orientation and classroom training for incoming associates
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all US1 production positions and forklift operations
• Deliver hands-on, on-the-job training for production associates
• Train new forklift operators during their first 40 hours of instruction
• Assist with forklift certifications and classroom instruction
• Administer production and forklift recertification programs
• Assess associate progress and communicate training status to leadership
• Maintain accurate training documentation and records
• Update and manage the site cross-training matrix
• Complete production and powered industrial equipment training validations
• Participate in TAG meetings and communicate trainee progress
• Maintain the Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Impact Program
• Perform Safety Gemba walks and behavior-based safety observations
• Reinforce OSHA compliance and safe work practices during all training activities
• Coach associates on safety, quality, and job performance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work in both office and industrial manufacturing environments
• Regular interaction with manufacturing equipment and powered industrial vehicles
• Work in environments ranging from non-temperature-controlled production areas to GMP clean room settings
• Use standard office equipment including computers, phones, copiers, and filing systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Frequently bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 75 pounds
• Strong near vision for reading instructions, manuals, and specifications
• Depth perception and peripheral vision required for vehicle operation
• Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount powered industrial vehicles

Travel

• Occasional travel for training and professional development opportunities