Job title: Training Technician/Manufacturing Trainer - 6 Month Secondment – Internal Candidates Only

Department: Manufacturing Operations

Location: Speedwell

Working hours: 4 days on, 4 days off – 7am until 7pm

Shift: Blue Shift 

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Due to the level of technical knowledge and skill required for this role, this is a fantastic progression opportunity. If you are currently a Production Operator, you would be considered for the Training Technician position. If you are currently a Technical Operator, you would be considered for a Manufacturing Trainer position. 

Job summary – What to expect: 

We are looking for a Manufacturing Trainer/Technical Trainer on a 6 month secondment within the Manufacturing Direct Training team.  In this role you will be responsible for delivering manufacturing training in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain compliance and ensure the business is audit ready. 

You will be responsible for Production Operator and Technical Operator Certification and Re-certification training. The key objective of this role will be providing training and re-training to manufacturing personnel whilst motivating and developing team members by instructing and providing coaching to successfully perform their job role. 

Essential responsibilities: 

 Planning: able to prioritise & multitask all manufacturing and training requirements so deadlines are met in accordance with training plans:

Generate and agree on training plans with the Training Team Leaders, Manufacturing Shift or Team Leader. Maintain employee training plans to align with business unit objectives. Administering and maintaining training records on Agile, CVA UK Training system, and training trackers.  Maintaining the Electronic Training Records (ETR) to ensure the business is audit ready.

Team Work - represent the training team as an inclusive and diverse environment, to build relationships, and to collaborate effectively to achieve common goals:

Work closely with the training team across all shifts to ensure all tasks in which we train are performed the same way across all areas of the business.  To participate in process improvement projects and drive the change delivering training and educating manufacturing employees.  Acting as a point of contact between the Shift Leader, Team Leader, and Training Team Leader.  Supporting the leadership team when development needs are identified: e.g. training, explanation of criteria, and re-training. Provide feedback regarding training activities and if required, generate reports to support individual development.  You will be required to work with the training team from other business units across all shifts. To be flexible to deliver training across multiple departments to align with the training and team goal.  Work with cross-functional teams to improve training processes and address department challenges.  Mentor and develop the Training Technicians by providing guidance, coaching, and sharing training and process knowledge.  Collaborate and network with the technical operators, engineering, tooling, and maintenance team to enhance technical skills and knowledge. 

Result - To deliver consistent and sustainable results by achieving individual goals, provides help, and align efforts with the business.

Navigate effectively through organisational change to deliver training team goals.  Identifying training and re-training needs  Takes accountability for individual goals by self-managing schedules and training plans.  Provide Certification, Re-certification training, guidance, and support to the manufacturing team.  Maintain a consistent level of training and effective use of training materials when delivering training.  Maintain training compliance metrics.  Review existing documentation to make sure current procedures reflect working practices.  Develop and maintain training materials used to aid training delivery. Responsible for Health and Safety awareness and quality compliance and promote enforced safety standards ensuring all trainees follow the safety protocols and emergency procedures.  Deliver technical training to ensure employees are capable and competent with new technologies and process improvements.  A strong understanding of the OEE system to aid the training and development of the team. Understanding of the OPEX process and supporting the production and technical operators in data collection.  Collaborate with the technical operators to maintain line efficiency, maximising equipment and optimizing machine performance. 

 

Impact - Upholds the company values to understand and support building effective relationships in the workplace by networking with different departments to achieve common goals. 

Conduct training sessions using various formats (individual group sessions, in-person or virtual) to accommodate different learning styles.  Assess trainee's understanding and retention of information during training, re-training, and group sessions. Monitor and assess the trainees and provide feedback to the leadership team. Support the development of ClassMarker testing and administer/review test scores. Effective use of the Agile system  Review training documentation to ensure current procedures align with the manufacturing process. Support documentation creation for the introduction of new technologies or process improvements.  Support individual’s development and capability requirements as identified by the DOVE program. Offer support and resources to help the trainee track their progress. 

 

Self-Aware - To review and reflect on strengths and weaknesses to be able to own your development and identify key improvement areas within the scope of the role. 

To communicate effectively with others to foster a collaborative environment.  To be able to receive constructive feedback upon completion of tasks or objectives.  Promote and share team effectiveness. To stay informed on the best practices in training and development.  To stay informed on continuous improvement initiatives and technology enhancements to develop and grow technical knowledge and aptitude. 

A full job description is available upon request. 

 

About you:

We are looking for:

Proven technical skill, most likely gained in a Technical Operator role. Manufacturing environment preferably with some previous training experience. Numerical, verbal and literacy skills. IT Literate with practical understanding and knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of continuous improvement and a practical approach to problem solving. Effective communication skills and the ability to convey information accurately and consistently. The ability to plan and to be able to adjust a plan at short notice to align with business needs. A good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.

What do we offer?

Manufacturing Trainer = Starting salary £31, 187 + shift allowance 

Training Technician = Starting Salary £ 28,221 + shift allowance

What’s next?

Apply by submitting a CV and Cover Letter that describe why your skills/experience that fit this opportunity and the reasons why you believe you will be a good fit for this role.  Please also state which role and shift you are interested in.

How do I apply?

Apply via MyCooper, opportunity marketplace; Job Reference number 5127.

If you can’t get access to MyCooper, please visit the external careers site to view vacancies https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1 

Then email RecruitmentUK@coopervision.co.uk with your CV and Cover Letter that describes why your skills/experience that fit this opportunity and the reasons why you believe you will be a good fit for this role and which role and shift you are applying for.  Please also state the job number.