A high school diploma is required; college education is preferred.
One to three or more years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training, is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook, is required.
Knowledge of data collection and data entry is required.
Ability to maintain records with attention to detail and consistency is required.
Ability to interact with Great Dane personnel is required.
Knowledge of Standard Work Sheets and Standard Work Element Sheets is required.
Overall plant knowledge is required.
Knowledge of safety and quality standards is required.
Ability to provide on-the-job training is required.
Ability to work in a fast-changing manufacturing environment with minimal direction is required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including potential exposure to noise, heavy machinery, and shop traffic, is required.
Responsibilities
Ensure station-specific trainers train employees on station-specific safety, quality, and efficiency needs according to Standard Work Sheets and Standard Work Element Sheets.
Monitor the on-the-job training process and trainer performance, provide ongoing on-the-job training for trainers, and provide feedback and improvement suggestions to managers, supervisors, team leads, and trainers.
Interact with employees to gauge performance levels and skill retention.
Audit station training records and compare results.
Monitor employee skills and record employee skill data in training matrices.
Provide reports on station training health.
Interface with onboarding staff regarding specific needs and focus for each station and new employee.
Participate in evaluating new employees for placement based on cognitive, aptitude, physical, and technical skills.
Assist with engaging and welcoming new employees into the organization.
Help manage conflict and interpersonal problems.
Serve as a sounding board for new employees.
Ensure appropriate training quality standards are applied throughout processes.
Maintain software programs, support skills training and employee skills data, and maintain and distribute reports as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
College education is preferred.
Overview
THE ROLE
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
The position: The Technical Trainer drives the on-the-job training processes in manufacturing facilities with a focus for skills excellence, training to standard work, and employee retention. The TT trains, monitors, audits, and provides training support for the established on the job training process and systems to Supervisors, Team Leads and on the job manufacturing trainers to ensure best practice training. The TT monitors and analyzes the plants on the job training performance and employee skills data for best practice and training effectiveness, advises on improvements and requirements, and reports results, progress and outcomes to Supervisors, Ops managers and Plant Managers. The Technical Trainer maintains software programs. The TT works with stakeholders including employees in training to enhance the Great Dane training process. supporting skills training, matrices, and other employee skills data, and maintains and distributes various reports as needed. Other data collection and entry activities may be required.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Ensures station specific trainers are training employees on station specific safety, quality and efficiency needs in accordance with Standard Work Sheets and Standard Work Element Sheets.
Monitors the OJT process and trainer performance, provides ongoing OJT for trainers, and provides feedback and suggestions for improvement to Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads and Trainers.
Interacts with employees to gauge performance levels and skill retention.
Audits station training records to compare results.
Monitors employee’s skills and records employee skill data in training matrices.
Provides reports on station training health.
Interfaces with Onboarding staff about specific needs and focus for each station/new employee.
Participates in the evaluation of new employee in terms of placement (cognitive, aptitude, physical and technical
skills)
Assists with engaging new employees and welcoming them into the Great Dane Organization.
Helps in the management of conflict and interpersonal problems.
Serves as a sounding board for new employees.
Ensures appropriate training quality standards are applied throughout processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)
Education: High School Diploma, College preferred.
Experience: 1-3+ years of relevant work experience of equivalent combination of education and training
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Data collection and entry.
Attentive to detail and consistency.
Maintain records.
Ability to interact with Great Dane personnel.
Knowledge of Standard Work Sheets and Standard Work Element Sheets
Overall Plant knowledge
Knowledge of Safety and Quality standards
Communication skills
Ability to provide OJT.
Travel: Minimal
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: May be exposed to possible shop hazards including noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic. Frequently sit collecting data and operating a computer. Fast, changing environment with minimal direction. Frequent communication/direction from Manager, Operations Manager, Onboarding Leader, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Trainers, and new employees.
Work environment: Spend 90% time in manufacturing environment and 10% of time in an office environment.
ABOUT GREAT DANE
With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.
Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match