Manufacturing Trainer

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!

We currently have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Trainer at our Manufacturing Plant in Jacksonville, IL.

DAY SHIFT HOURS

(8 Hour Shift)

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Trainer develops, delivers, and sustains training programs that equip employees with the technical knowledge, operational skills, and safety practices necessary to perform their roles successfully. The position partners closely with Operations, Production Leadership, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to onboard new employees, develop current associates, maintain standardized work instructions, and promote a culture of learning, safety, and operational excellence.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Training & Development

• Deliver onboarding and ongoing operational training for manufacturing employees.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standardized training materials and work instructions.
• Evaluate employee competency and provide coaching to support performance improvement.
• Train new hires and existing employees on standardized job tasks, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Deliver hands-on and classroom training to ensure employees successfully develop required operational skills.
• Evaluate employee performance and competency using objective, consistent assessment methods.
• Coach employees to improve technical proficiency, productivity, quality, and safe work practices.
• Assist with cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility.

Training Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain training records, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), training manuals, job aids, and other learning materials.
• Maintain accurate training records, documentation, and employee qualification files.
• Track training completion, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct training audits to ensure consistency and effectiveness of the training program.
• Conduct periodic training and process audits to ensure adherence to standardized work and training programs.

Operations Partnership & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Operations and Production Leadership to identify training needs and workforce development opportunities.
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to schedule training activities while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve training effectiveness and employee performance.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety procedures, quality requirements, and operational standards.

Safety, Quality & Operational Standards

• Promote safe work practices and compliance with quality and manufacturing standards.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

Education/Experience

     Required

• High school diploma or GED. 
• 2+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Current B3 Certification in Extrusion

     Preferred

• Previous formal training, teaching, or instructional experience. 
• Experience developing training materials, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), or learning documentation. 
• Experience in leadership roles
• Experience conducting training audits or compliance assessments. 
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience performing standardized manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training employees in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to effectively train employees with diverse learning styles and experience levels.
• Ability to objectively evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple training activities while adapting to changing production schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

Competencies

• Develops Talent - Effectively coaches, mentors, and develops employees by providing engaging instruction, timely feedback, and opportunities for continuous learning.
• Communicates Effectively - Delivers clear, concise, and engaging verbal and written communication that promotes understanding and consistent execution of work processes.
• Builds Effective Relationships - Creates positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership while fostering collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing.
• Action Oriented - Proactively identifies training needs, adapts to changing production priorities, and takes initiative to improve employee performance and operational effectiveness.
• Ensures Accountability - Maintains consistent training standards, evaluates competency objectively, and ensures employees meet operational, quality, and safety expectations.
• Drives Continuous Improvement - Continuously evaluates training effectiveness and identifies opportunities to improve learning programs, documentation, and workforce capability.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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