Operations Training Lead
The Operations Training Lead works under the direction of the Operations Coordinator II to provide both field training and classroom training for operations personnel. In this role, the Operations Training Lead will be responsible for spending a significant amount of their time on the floor observing and coaching employees in EHS policies and procedures. This will include providing on-the-job training for new hires. The Lead will also direct classroom training in Spanish as required and provide support for training in English as necessary.
Key Responsibilities Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
Train and mentor all new hires as well as existing staff on job requirements, systems, safety, quality, policies, procedures, and guidelines of operations
Works with production management and supervisors to monitor the work of newly trained technicians and coordinate retraining
Collaborate with operations to identify training needs and areas for improvement.
Acts as a change agent by encouraging positive attitudes and behaviors towards training, safety, and work duties
Provides feedback to management on staff performance including concerns and appropriate recognition
Performs translation for safety meetings, training material, EHS documents & quality documents from English into Spanish
Provides new hire orientation training
Supports annual EHS & Quality refresher training
Ensure completion of the Operations New Hire Checklists
Assists with training of all site standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other applicable procedures
Enters training into the site Learning Management System (LMS)
Certify Forklift Operators
Certify and train DOT Hazmat employees
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in education, human factors, linguistics, cognitive science, communication, anthropology or a related field required
1+ years of education/training experience
Advanced safety experience
Minimum
Associate's degree in education, human factors, linguistics, cognitive science, communication, anthropology or a related field required
3+ years of education/training experience
Basic safety experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Spanish
Ability to train people from various backgrounds and learning styles
Excellent Microsoft office applications (specifically Microsoft excel)
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Shift Full-time schedules available
1st shift – 6:30am - 2:30pm
Daily overtime, weekend work, and schedule changes may be required based on production needs
Payday is every other week on Fridays
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
Frequent plant field visits that require protective clothing & personal devices:
Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection
Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
About Innophos Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China and sells product to over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.