Production Trainer

About this role

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.  

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our  Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

Help shape the success and safety of our production team by leading hands-on onboarding and training that sets employees up for excellence from day one. If you’re passionate about teaching, quality, and continuous improvement, this role puts you at the center of developing skills, standards, and future talent. Come join us as a Production Trainer in Kilgore, TX Key Responsibilities May Include: • Provide hands-on training for all production positions, leveraging established policies and procedures to ensure consistency in operational techniques and compliance with safety standards. • Serve as a peer leader, guiding and coaching employees on proper processes and techniques while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence in operational performance. • Train production employees on both current and new processes, ensuring that best practices are applied and operational efficiencies are achieved without compromising quality or safety. • Monitor adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlined in the Process Control Plan and Repair Technique, ensuring compliance and high performance in safety and quality metrics. • Track and manage the training plan for new production employees, utilizing learning management systems to monitor training completion and maintain accurate training records. • Continuously evaluate trainees' progress and provide detailed feedback to plant leadership, supervisors, and operations managers, facilitating employee development and process improvements. • Collaborate with Supervisors, HR, and operations leadership to identify process improvement opportunities within the onboarding and training programs, ensuring alignment with production goals. • Develop and execute training plans for existing employees, partnering with team leaders to address skills gaps and promote continuous production improvement.

About The Role:  

The Production Trainer   is responsible for   the full onboarding and training of all production positions at the service center. The Trainer will ensure proper repair and assembly   technique s   are   being followed   for safety, quality and all local and company-wide processes and procedures.   The individual will w ork closely with   plant   leadership to   identify   opportunities for ongoing training   of   existing and new processes.  

The Production Trainer will cover responsibilities for both 1st & 2nd shifts - Flex in schedule is required

What You Will Bring  

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma   required ,   Associates Degree in Business or Educational   training is preferred  

• Proven experience working within Production, Operations or Factory environment as an Area Trainer or equivalent.

• Demonstrated upper tier performance in both quality & productivity

• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to give effective instruction

• Must be well-versed in Repair Technique and Inspection Criteria in order to provide accurate guidance and instruction.  

Experience :    

• Facilitate training in small to large groups is   required  

• Interface with Automated Systems and training databases is   required  

• Work independently and in a team environment  

• Work a flexible schedule as needed  

• Understand plant KPIs (production, quality, safety, and our processes)  

• Flexibility to adjust training techniques according to individual learning abilities  

• Basic working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures  

• Prior experience in a leadership role is strongly preferred  

• Strong customer focus    

Skills & Knowledge: • Intermediate computer skills in Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  

• Ability to   anticipate   needs  

• Organizational skills  

• Problem solving   

• Time   m anagement  

• Decision   m aking  

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal  

• Strong   c ustomer   s ervice skills  

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment  

What   W e Offer:   

Employee Package  

• Competitive Pay   & Annual Bonus Structure  

• Benefits Day 1!  

• Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances     

• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)  

• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!  

• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment  

• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare   assistance , profit sharing, and   more !  

  Compensation Statement:  

  The   compensation   range for this position is  $23.00 to $31.00 per hour . Salary   & hourly   ranges provided   take into account   a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation   d ecisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.  

Dependent   on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offerin

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