Manufacturing Trainer II

Employee Training and Development

• Develop and deliver purposeful training materials aligned to manufacturing (MFG) processes, including LEAN methodologies, ensuring content supports both operational excellence and employee growth.

• Coordinate and facilitate key MFG training programs such as Quality, HYPull, Kanban, AS400, Safety, and New Hire Orientation, connecting learning to real business impact.

• Deliver and/or coordinate critical compliance and skills-based training programs, both internally and through external partners, including but not limited to:

  • Shop Floor Essentials

  • Resident Contractor Training

  • Forklift Certification

  • High Voltage Certification

• Partner with external training providers to ensure seamless program execution and a positive, engaging learning environment that reflects the HYCare mindset.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning by delivering training that is practical, meaningful, and reinforces safety, quality, respect, and care for people.

Continuous Improvement

• Design and enhance training solutions that support the continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes and the successful launch of new products, with a clear focus on value delivery.

• Facilitate LEAN and waste reduction initiatives through Kaizen events, encouraging employee participation and ownership.

• Develop, track, and communicate metrics that demonstrate the impact and outcomes of continuous improvement efforts.

• Support the creation and maintenance of Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and flow.

• Investigate, recommend, and help implement process and technology improvements that drive cost savings, safety, and capacity optimization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to identify and implement solutions that enhance both operational performance and the employee experience.

• Champion and sustain 5S + Safety practices across both office and manufacturing environments, reinforcing a culture of accountability and care.

• Continuously assess and adapt learning approaches to meet evolving business priorities and workforce needs.

Supporting the Business and Expertise

• Partner with business leaders to proactively identify and deliver learning and development solutions that align with strategic priorities and operational goals.

• Clearly connect learning outcomes to business results, individual development, and long-term career growth.

• Monitor learner understanding and engagement, adjusting delivery methods as needed to ensure effective knowledge transfer and retention.

• Enable and empower employees across all learning experiences, fostering confidence, capability, and accountability.

• Stay current with manufacturing trends, LEAN practices, and learning innovations, applying insights to continuously improve training effectiveness.

• Leverage internal and external data and trends to inform and evolve learning strategies.

• Own the tracking, documentation, and reporting of all assigned and completed training for the location to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Actively participate as a subject matter expert in both internal and external audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical Degree (preferred), or 7-10 years of manufacturing operations experience

• 2+ years of experience in Training/L&D (manufacturing environment preferred)

• Knowledge of training principles, adult learning, and facilitation techniques

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical systems, and product knowledge

• Demonstrated commitment to safety in a manufacturing environment

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Strong communication skills across verbal, written, and presentation formats

• Effective training facilitation and instructional delivery skills

• Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding