Production Trainer I

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Trainer plays a critical role in developing a skilled, safe, and productive workforce by onboarding, training, coaching, and certifying production employees across manufacturing operations. This position partners closely with supervisors, quality, and production teams to ensure employees are prepared to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Trainer directly impacts operational performance, employee retention, workforce flexibility, and overall manufacturing excellence.

What you'll do

• Conduct new hire orientation and deliver hands-on, classroom, and on-the-job training for production employees.
• Train and certify employees on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Evaluate employee competency through observations, demonstrations, skill assessments, and certification processes.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to support employee development and continuous learning.
• Partner with supervisors and team leads to identify training needs and implement development plans.
• Maintain training records, employee skill matrices, certifications, and qualification documentation.
• Develop and update training materials, work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and standard work documentation.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, quality improvement, safety initiatives, and cross-training programs to improve operational effectiveness.
• All other duties as assigned.

Who you are

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing, production, or industrial experience.
• Previous training, coaching, mentoring, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, workplace safety requirements, and standard work practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively train employees at various skill levels.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and basic recordkeeping systems.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in a manufacturing environment with production equipment.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: hourly $17.00/hr.-$20.00/hr.
• Bonus target range: NA
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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