Technical Trainer

Dodge Industrial is seeking Training & Quality Specialist to join our Belton, SC manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for coordinating all training activities in all aspects of safety, environmentally, quality, lean six sigma, and specific position requirements. Maintains development training records and statistical data associated with job performance. Responsible for translating warranty, scrap, and other quality related issues into training and work instruction enhancements. This position is also responsible for the direct supervisor and development of hourly quality employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Develop a training strategy for the plant and ensure implementation.
• Work with corporate training and other manufacturing facilities to implement best practices and standardization amongst Dodge facilities
• Confers with managers and supervisors to determine technical training needs.
• Develops and ensures compliance of technical training profile for each employee.
• Interview and assess technical skills of production job candidates.
• Schedules and conducts developmental and corporate training classes as needed.
• Identifies strengths & weaknesses and adapts strategies accordingly.
• Evaluates and develops technical training checklists, outlines, etc.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of training plans and instructions.
• Attends training classes and seminars to obtain information useful to technical training staff.
• Assign, supervise and evaluate instructor performance against standards.
• Assist in the execution of safety and environmental training as needed.
• Continually update training plans, work instructions, and other documentation to include necessary enhancements and improvements to the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Translate warranty return, scrap, and other quality related lessons learned into training processes, procedures, and documentation
• Investigate new training programs, processes, and procedures and implement new technology as appropriate
• Responsible for the direct supervision, coaching, and development of hourly quality department employees

EDUCATION:

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in business, communication, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Fundamental QA knowledge, particularly ISO 9001-2015.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional public speaking skills
• Must be team oriented and customer driven
• Motivated self-starter
• SAP knowledge & experience - Preferred
• Management (supervisory) experience - Preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Preferred
• Strong understanding of CNC, assembly, paint, and packing processes - Preferred

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Willingness/desire to learn and utilize lean manufacturing principles.
• Track record of taking ownership of work and displaying strong customer focus.
• Self-starter with the ability to establish, prioritize, and organize work tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Preferred
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certifications - Preferred (CQT, CQA, CQS, etc.)