Manufacturing Operations Trainer en Generac

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Manufacturing Trainer is responsible for preparing and delivering train the trainer and individual training to new manufacturing and production new hires and existing employees via classroom and hands on settings. This role is responsible for maintaining a deep level of understanding of Generac products and processes and simplifying the material into comprehensive training material for employees with varying levels of knowledge/technical abilities. Training will include new hire orientation and on the floor hands on training and mentoring. The Trainer will coordinate with departments to create appropriate training content, materials, and training experiences as well as conduct post-training surveys and adjusting delivery if needed. The Trainer may also conduct skills assessments to ensure employees meet the skills of the current and future opportunities within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver product, systems, process and on the job curriculum to manufacturing employees and subject matter experts (“train the trainer”). Present baseline technical information in addition to appropriate skills needed to support manufacturing as appropriate.
• Leverages feedback from internal and external stakeholders and metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement for new hire orientation and on the job training. Partners with appropriate leadership to implement changes and provides feedback to leadership team on impacts.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training options and improvements including analyzing success of training programs through training assessments to trend and reduce turnover. Create dashboards to track metrics and progress of training through retentions statistics.
• Respond timely to inquiries and requests for assistance from employees and partners. Activities may include reporting system bugs, provide continuous feedback, and partner on improvements.
• Other Duties as assigned and the following: 
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year experience preparing and delivering classroom and hands on training

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in SAP or other ERP system
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint
• Prior experience in preparing and assessing training material

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent public speaker.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail, follow through and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and shifting priorities, moving deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”