Manufacturing Trainer

Are you an organized, detail-driven professional with a passion for fostering employee development and enhancing manufacturing processes through effective training? We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Trainer to join our team in Altoona, PA.

In this crucial role, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering training programs that empower employees at all levels to perform their roles effectively while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. If you're ready to make a significant impact on our workforce and contribute to the overall success of our manufacturing operations, we would love to hear from you.

Blair Image Elements is a leading provider of signage and branding solutions, delivering comprehensive services to well-known regional, national, and international clients across a diverse range of markets and industries.

We Build Brands. You Build Your Career.

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Trainer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs focused on manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and quality assurance. You will also create and update training materials, ensuring they align with industry best practices and organizational goals. Your role will be vital in onboarding new hires and providing ongoing training to existing employees to enhance their skills and productivity.

This full-time, in-office position involves collaborating with production teams and management to identify training needs and implement effective training solutions. Your efforts will ensure that all employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles, thereby contributing to the overall success of our manufacturing operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee the training function and conduct a variety of trainings with area personnel
• Conduct training needs assessment for all positions, including office, factory, and field
• Develop a New Hire to Department Head (progression by role) training plan for all positions
• Create new or identify existing training materials and instructional tools with appropriate delivery methods
• Work with training providers to customize content to most effectively and efficiently meet organizational goals
• Develop and execute post-training evaluations of trainers, materials, and trainees
• Develop, implement, and manage a tracking system for recording the training plan and the training administered for each individual employee
• Manage collection and reporting of employee training-related metrics
• Recommend training solutions, as it applies, for performance-related issues
• Continuously seek and support new approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training services offered
• Respond to and resolve training issues and questions

What we're looking for:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications a must
• Preferred: degree in Human Resources or Education with 5 years related experience
• Working knowledge of employee relations practices
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities
• Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and self-directed
• Preferred: practical experience in developing training for skilled, technical, and non-technical employees

Benefits and Culture

At Blair Image Elements, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our team. Employees enjoy Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Medicine Insurance, along with the option to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). We provide a Retirement Plan to help secure your future and offer free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to add additional coverage at group rates.

Our paid time off (PTO) policy allows up to 5 weeks of vacation annually, depending on your length of service, and we also offer a Gainsharing Program with quarterly bonuses based on company performance and your tenure. For those welcoming a new addition to their family, we provide 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

We support your continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement program and reward employee milestones with Anniversary Bonuses. With our Pay on Demand option through a payroll app, you can access your wages before payday. Employees also have access to a Loan Program through a local Credit Union and receive free Company Logo Uniforms and Products annually, along with a Company-funded protective footwear program.

At Blair, we also cultivate a supportive company culture. Flexible work schedules promote a healthier work-life balance, and we host annual events like an Employee Picnic and Holiday Party to foster camaraderie. Our Blair Cares committee, run by employees, raises funds to assist fellow team members in need. We also participate in community sponsorship and donation programs and offer the Blair Scholarship to help further education.

Check us out at www.blairimage.com

Blair Image Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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