Manufacturing Trainer
OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES, LLC
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At a glance
Job overview
OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES, LLC is hiring a Manufacturing Trainer. The Manufacturing Trainer will be the primary dedicated trainer for all hourly operators, focusing on new hire training and upskilling existing employees. This role involves promoting a safety culture, facilitating on-the-job training programs, and collaborating with leadership to track and improve training effectiveness. The trainer will also lead the qualification process and develop training materials.
Key focus areas include Promote Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assisting in safety investigations, Train new hires as Laminator/Catcher (ATO) Operators, and Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Operations Specialists and Shift Supervisors.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Must Be 18+. Preferred (not required): Safety Event Reporting, Safety Investigations, Root-Cause Analysis, and Training Program Effectiveness Tracking.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Compensation
$15.92 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
Manufacturing Trainer
Location(s):
Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398
Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Hourly
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
69442
Hiring Manager: Patricia Oltar
HR Rep: Ali Addington
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
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Promote our Safer Together culture, encouraging safety event reporting and assist Plant Safety team in safety investigations and root-case analysis as needed
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Train new hires entering the facility as Laminator/Catcher (ATO) Operators
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Upskill and cross-train existing Plant workforce, including Operations Specialists and Shift Supervisors
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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
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Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) Plus program for Area Trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to train team members effectively.
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Regularly evaluate Area Trainers to ensure they are consistently applying the OJT 4 Step Method and maintaining training standards
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Provide constructive and real-time feedback on training process and materials, needs and gaps
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Collaborate with Training and Development Coordinator, providing regular updates on new hire progress
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Lead the qualification process, ensuring training milestones are being met
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Partner with Operations Leadership to plan and execute skills assessments, utilizing an established certification process to ensure competency and identify areas for improvement
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Write new and/or edits existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and other training materials
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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)
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Assist employees in understanding the importance of TPM and their role in driving TPM progress at the plant
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Attend daily meetings and planning sessions
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Participate as a member of the T&D Pillar
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Coordinate with Operations Leadership and Training and Development Coordinator on new hire schedules and management
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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 learningmethodology.Will become certified through the Roofing Train the Trainerprogram
Self-starter mindset
Ability to work well with others with diverse backgrounds and at various organizationallevels
Team player with strongverbal and writtencommunication skills
Understanding of TPMtheory
Basic mathematicalskills
Strong organizationaland multitaskingabilities
Flexibility to work nights, weekends andoff-shiftsasneeded
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
Proficient in MSOutlook,ExcelandPowerPoint
Timely and professional email communication
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Training and development experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to routinelylift upto 40lbswithoutassistance
Ability to routinelylift upto 80lbswithassistance
Work for 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
Walk/stand continuously for up to12hours
Willingnessto travel 10% of thetime
Ability to safely bend, twist, andsquat
Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work arearequires
Adapt to rotating shiftwork
Pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and healthscreen
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visitwww.owenscorning.com.
Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
69442
Job Type
Full Time
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