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Trainer - Chattanooga II
Location:
US
Date: Jul 9, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
Initiates, administers, and assesses all training efforts for hourly and temporary associates. Is a resource for all colleagues on safety, quality, and orientation training. Inputs and tracks training records. Will support Human Resources department on all initiatives, as necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Initiate all training functions.
- Lead all new hire and temp training classes.
- Follow new colleagues through job shadowing and OJT, individually.
- Audit training process through training effectiveness audits. Talk with each operator daily to ensure acceptable knowledge.
- Transition, input, and take ownership of new training software for more effective tracking.
- Update production floor TV's for quality changes, alerts, etc.
- Lead, coordinate, plan, and implement new training process to involve key personnel in OJT/Standard Operations training.
- Work with EHS to implement improvements.
- Come up with improved training methods.
- Update training matrixes in each area.
- Help with big Kaizen improvements on floor to expedite closure, as needed
- Record keeping for safety alerts, Quality alerts, Competency matrix (all), SPLs, Engineering changes, etc.
- Update all floor metrics and KPI boards
- Able to train on all shifts as required.
- Update Work Instructions and create new ones, as needed.
- Assist in and all Quality requirements related to ISO 9001/ IATF 16949.
- Perform all necessary and appropriate duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School education and diploma (or GED equivalent)
- Verifiable experience training others in processes and work instructions, both in classroom and hands-on
- Previous employment in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of Gestamp manufacturing processes, policies and procedures.
KNOWEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Verbal communication in a classroom setting
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Must have the technical skills necessary to perform production jobs
- Computer proficiency in all MS Office programs
Short Description
JOB SUMMARY
Initiates, administers, and assesses all training efforts for hourly and temporary associates. Is a resource for all colleagues on safety, quality, and orientation training. Inputs and tracks training records. Will support Human Resources department on all initiatives, as necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Initiate all training functions.
2. Lead all new hire and temp training classes.
3. Follow new colleagues through job shadowing and OJT, individually.
4. Audit training process through training effectiveness audits. Talk with each operator daily to ensure acceptable knowledge.
5. Transition, input, and take ownership of new training software for more effective tracking.
6. Update production floor TV's for quality changes, alerts, etc.
7. Lead, coordinate, plan, and implement new training process to involve key personnel in OJT/Standard Operations training.
8. Work with EHS to implement improvements.
9. Come up with improved training methods.
10. Update training matrixes in each area.
11. Help with big Kaizen improvements on floor to expedite closure, as needed
12. Record keeping for safety alerts, Quality alerts, Competency matrix (all), SPLs, Engineering changes, etc.
13. Update all floor metrics and KPI boards
14. Able to train on all shifts as required.
15. Update Work Instructions and create new ones, as needed.
16. Assist in and all Quality requirements related to ISO 9001/ IATF 16949.
17. Perform all necessary and appropriate duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
2. Lead all new hire and temp training classes.
3. Follow new colleagues through job shadowing and OJT, individually.
4. Audit training process through training effectiveness audits. Talk with each operator daily to ensure acceptable knowledge.
5. Transition, input, and take ownership of new training software for more effective tracking.
6. Update production floor TV's for quality changes, alerts, etc.
7. Lead, coordinate, plan, and implement new training process to involve key personnel in OJT/Standard Operations training.
8. Work with EHS to implement improvements.
9. Come up with improved training methods.
10. Update training matrixes in each area.
11. Help with big Kaizen improvements on floor to expedite closure, as needed
12. Record keeping for safety alerts, Quality alerts, Competency matrix (all), SPLs, Engineering changes, etc.
13. Update all floor metrics and KPI boards
14. Able to train on all shifts as required.
15. Update Work Instructions and create new ones, as needed.
16. Assist in and all Quality requirements related to ISO 9001/ IATF 16949.
17. Perform all necessary and appropriate duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. High School education and diploma (or GED equivalent)
2. Verifiable experience training others in processes and work instructions, both in classroom and hands-on
3. Previous employment in a manufacturing environment
4. Good understanding of Gestamp manufacturing processes, policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
2. Verifiable experience training others in processes and work instructions, both in classroom and hands-on
3. Previous employment in a manufacturing environment
4. Good understanding of Gestamp manufacturing processes, policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Verbal communication in a classroom setting
2. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
3. Must have the technical skills necessary to perform production jobs
4. Computer proficiency in all MS Office programs
2. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
3. Must have the technical skills necessary to perform production jobs
4. Computer proficiency in all MS Office programs
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
1. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
3. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
4. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
6. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
7. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
8. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
3. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
4. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
6. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
7. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
8. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Competencies
Accountability
Result Orientation
Client Focus
Team Work
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.
Join the Gestamp team!
