The Operations Training Lead works under the direction of the Operations Coordinator II to provide both field training and classroom training for operations personnel. In this role, the Operations Training Lead will be responsible for spending a significant amount of their time on the floor observing and coaching employees in EHS policies and procedures. This will include providing on-the-job training for new hires. The Lead will also direct classroom training in Spanish as required and provide support for training in English as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
Train and mentor all new hires as well as existing staff on job requirements, systems, safety, quality, policies, procedures, and guidelines of operations
Works with production management and supervisors to monitor the work of newly trained technicians and coordinate retraining
Collaborate with operations to identify training needs and areas for improvement.
Acts as a change agent by encouraging positive attitudes and behaviors towards training, safety, and work duties
Provides feedback to management on staff performance including concerns and appropriate recognition
Performs translation for safety meetings, training material, EHS documents & quality documents from English into Spanish
Provides new hire orientation training
Supports annual EHS & Quality refresher training
Ensure completion of the Operations New Hire Checklists
Assists with training of all site standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other applicable procedures
Enters training into the site Learning Management System (LMS)
Certify Forklift Operators
Certify and train DOT Hazmat employees
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
Required Education and Experience
Minimum
Associate's degree in education, human factors, linguistics, cognitive science, communication, anthropology or a related field
3+ years of education/training experience
Basic safety experience
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in education, human factors, linguistics, cognitive science, communication, anthropology or a related field required
1+ years of education/training experience
Basic safety experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Spanish
Ability to train people from various backgrounds and learning styles
Excellent Microsoft office applications (specifically Microsoft excel)
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Shift
Full-time schedules available
1st shift – 6:00am - 2:30pm
Daily overtime, weekend work, and schedule changes may be required based on production needs
Payday is every other week on Fridays
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
Frequent plant field visits that require protective clothing & personal devices:
Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection
