Production Trainer

Production Trainer
Reports To: Training Manager
FLSA Classification: Hourly /Non-Exempt
Full Time - Onsite
Direct Reports: No

Job Summary:
The Production Trainer is responsible for delivering instructor lead training and development for new and existing production employees, ensuring competency in manufacturing processes, safety practices, quality standards, and operational efficiency. This role supports onboarding, cross-training, skill assessments, and knowledge retention while providing direct coaching and guidance to employees within the production environment. The trainer also assists with production support and employee development as needed.

Key Responsibilities
Instructor-Led Training

• Deliver structured, hands-on instructor-led training for new hires and existing employees within assigned production skill areas.
• Demonstrate proper manufacturing techniques, safety procedures, quality standards, and operational best practices.
• Create, develop, and implement training plans for production onboarding, cross-training, and refresher training initiatives.
• Ensure employees demonstrate competency and readiness prior to independent operation.
• Provide direct coaching, guidance, and technical support to production employees as needed.

Training Assessment & Documentation

• Develop and administer training assessments and evaluations to identify skill gaps, measure competency, and support employee development.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations to assess training effectiveness, knowledge retention, and overall employee performance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed training records, documentation, and written communication related to employee trainings, skills, and certifications.
• Ensure employee training records are compliant with current company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Provide feedback to Supervisors and leadership regarding trainee progress, readiness, and development needs.
• Ensure training milestones, qualifications, and development goals are achieved within established timelines.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with Supervisors and production leadership to identify training needs, employee skill gaps, and scheduling requirements.
• Communicate production technical training needs and support the development of new training requests and programs.
• Participate in training meetings and continuous improvement discussions to align training goals and operational objectives.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with employees through effective communication, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Present training assessments, compliance reviews, and improvement recommendations to management as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to training materials, methods, and employee development programs.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of training tools, manuals, job aids, and instructional resources to enhance operational performance.
• Stay current on manufacturing processes, operational changes, new equipment, technologies, and training methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, Kaizen activities, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate employee productivity, process adherence, and training effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compare company policies and procedures to actual business practices and document findings within the company eQMS system.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all training activities align with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Reinforce proper PPE usage, hazard awareness, safe work practices, and compliance expectations within the production environment.
• Maintain adherence to all company policies, procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications: 
Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of training processes.
• Ability to moderate large groups.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Understanding of/ability to learn eQMS system employed by company
• Two years of experience in training, education, or auditing
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support multiple shifts as needed based on business demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with compliance, quality control, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of kitting/packaging processes.

Job Setting / Environment:

• Primary duties typically performed in an environmentally controlled building on an open production floor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, or walk on the production floor.  
• Location: On-site
• Travel Required: 0%

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Tennant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer:
 This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, based on business needs.