What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0119 Training Supervisor Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) Talladega, Alabama position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R-0119 Reference#218074054502
Posting Date: March 25, 2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
POSITION: Training Supervisor
Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)
Talladega, Alabama
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). AIB includes the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel, Anniston Army Depot, Robins Air Force Base and Moody Air Force Base.
Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) partners with the National Industries for the Blind and The AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Training Supervisor will be responsible for leading, planning and coordinating training of production operations assigned to the production team.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role in coordinating, organizing, and scheduling training for all of the production team within the manufacturing facilities. This position reports to the Plant Engineer, AIB.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate
- Minimum four (4) years of textile sewing experience.
- Minimum one (1) year experience providing training in cut and sew operations.
- Must demonstrate competence with the following to include thread needle and loading bobbins
Single Needle Sew Machine
Double Needle Sew Machine
Programmable Sew Machine
- Basic knowledge of modern manufacturing practices with specific knowledge and expertise in modern cut and sew operation.
- Must demonstrate specific knowledge and skills in the ability to train employees to meet their highest potential on specific production operations. This may include people with a disability that are visually impaired, blind, deaf, and/or deaf/blind or has another significant disability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals that are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled or has another significant disability.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience training employees within a manufacturing textile facility.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must follow AIDB policies and procedures.
- Must understand, support and follow the mission of the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements set forth in the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act. You are expected to conduct all business ethically and lawfully.
- Must possess computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word) and Google Suite.
- Must under manufacturing work standards and measure methods.
- Must be able demonstrate mathematical ability.
- Knowledge of piece rate and incentive systems.
- Attend conferences, in-service training and other functions as directed by supervisor.
- Demonstrate a good attendance record. May be required to work overtime to meet on time delivery schedules.
- Must be able to perform your responsibilities that sets a good example for others to follow.
- Must be able to deal pleasantly and courteously with all of the AIB Team.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and deal with changes in the work assignments.
- Must comply with all safety requirements.
- Must be able to work independently with minimum direct supervision.
- Must complete Train the Trainer Program within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the direction of activities of the production training established for each employee by working with the Plant Engineer.
- Supervise the Production Training staff by working together to provide the training required to empower each employee to meet their highest potential.
- Coordinates, plans, and organizes the training schedules for all of the production team.
- Provide training for employees to reach their highest potential with meeting their goals in production, safety, and quality.
- Assist the manufacturing team with development of process improvements to increase operator efficiency, accuracy, and blind labor conversions.
- Manages employee training record documentation including written and electronic files.
- Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Institute Partner to develop the training needs of employees by identifying efficiencies to bring a positive change.
- Evaluate blind work compatibility with specific labor operations and to assist the Plant Manager in adapting labor operations to accommodate blind workers. Including developing and improving work aids, jigs and basic workstation configurations so that work methods are improved for all production employees.
- Perform work measurement duties and maintain required documentation in compliance with DOL and National Industries for the Blind regulations.
- Knowledge of identifying and coordinating training needs of all production employees as directed by the Plant Manager.
- Participate as a member of the product development team to review new products, construct first articles, product demonstration models and samples as required to analyze the labor operations and cost of a new production.
- Make recommendations relative to equipment purchases based on manufacturing requirements.
- Must possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are Deaf, Blind or DeafBlind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.
- Must attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six (6) months of employment.
SALARY: $16.17 - $27.64 Scale A3 Rank 07
Direct deposit is required.
The work schedule is based on 8 hours each day with a total of 40 hours each work week. This is not an exempt position, and is subject to overtime of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
AIDB Benefits Summary:
The annual employment period will be 260 days to include AIDB Benefits as established by the President and the Board of Trustees.
· Teachers’ Retirement System
· Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)
· Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/
· Term Life Insurance
· Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Paid Holidays)
· Employee Assistance Services Program
· Focus on Upward Mobility Program
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 8,2025
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.17 - $27.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $28
