About this role
Job Title
Manufacturing Trainer II
Job Category
Manufacturing
Job Description
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
Job Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
1-10%
Primary Location
HY US Greenville, NC (Plant)
Address
5200 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy
Zip Code
27834
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No