Production Trainer

About the role

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

About the role

• Position: Support 5 (Trainer)
• Reports To: HR Manager
• Band: Production Associate Band P05
• Location: Lexington, NC FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Operation: C Box Supervisory: None

Position Summary

The Trainer role is responsible for designing and conducting work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness. They provide expertise through technical knowledge and informal leadership to assist human resources department.

Supports the 4 Basics of our business: Safe and clean workplace, Quality at or above expectations, Complete on-time delivery, Fashionable products at a fair price.

Essential Functions

• In-person attendance.
• Communicate with dignity and respect to other team members.
• Direct and perform on-the-job training of team members in the department.
• Drive safe behavior and safety initiatives per policy.
• Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities or program effectiveness.
• Design, plan, organize, and direct orientation and training programs for employees.
• Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
• Supports, maintains and sustains 6S initiatives.
• Champion Continuous Improvement by participating in and sustaining the MasterBrand Production System (MPS).
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Read tape measures, measure parts, read order tickets.
• Knowledge of procedures for the safe and proper handling of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Understanding of decimal/fraction/metric calculation and conversion.
• Learn to identify cabinet profiles and colors involved in cabinet manufacturing.
• Utilizes electronic email & document management software.

General Requirements

• Read, write, comprehend and carry out all written and verbal departmental instructions.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area, giving safety of self and others a priority.
• Follow all established safety practices and procedures, including reading and understanding material and safety data sheets, lockout policy, and entanglement policy.
• Meet, maintain or exceed quality standards.
• Maintain and promote positive attitude, teamwork and cooperation.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dusts, and cabinet-making related materials such as wood glue, requiring eye protection.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures due to non-climate controlled environment.
• Exposure to sounds over 85 dB, requiring ear protection.

Sensory/ Physical Requirements

Sensory

• Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

Physical

• Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension.
• Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting.
• Frequent finger dexterity.
• Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, and climbing of stairs and ramps.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive-motion tasks for the duration of working shift.