Operations Trainer
Job Description
Responsible for creating and maintaining standard work instructions in production areas, and for coaching, assisting, and training employees in their job responsibilities to ensure consistent performance and continuous improvement.
- Create, implement, and support standard work and training practices.
- Maintain accurate employee training records and update as needed.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through regular audits and feedback.
- Train and coach employees to ensure confidence, consistency, and competence in their assigned roles.
- Provide documentation expertise and support for process improvement initiatives, including updating standard work materials and recommending effective training tools.
- Conduct high-quality, calibrated training across multiple sites to ensure consistency.
- Ensure uniform assimilation of new equipment, processes, and products across all operations.
- Partner with safety and quality teams to deliver required training and promote compliance.
- Contribute to organizational readiness by developing both personal and team skills.
- Serve as a liaison for sharing best practices across sites.
- Communicate updates and training information through established channels.
- Maintain and update area training boards weekly with relevant information such as schedules and announcements.
- Manage training-related projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, ergonomic standards, and safety requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or training role.
- Strong understanding of standard work processes, quality systems, and safety procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, work instructions, and blueprints.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to train individuals and small groups.
- Proficient in documenting and maintaining training materials and records.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent, high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Basic computer skills, including use of spreadsheets and training databases.
Work is performed in production and machine shop areas where exposure to dust, gases, fumes, or chemicals may occur. The employee may be required to wear protective eyewear. Noise levels are typically moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, or twist at the neck and/or waist. Frequent simple grasping and occasional fine manipulation, power grasping, and reaching above or below shoulder level may be required.
This position requires strict adherence to all safety protocols and regulations outlined in work instructions, training materials, and posted signage. Compliance with all site safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements is mandatory.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.