What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Trainer position at Avon Protection?
Position Title: Production Trainer
Location: Cleveland, OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.
Purpose of Position:
Training at Team Wendy is not managed consistently across the board. This position would be an administrator of the operations training program to include training of T1 operators through VSM. They assist with the on boarding of new employees, the creation of training matrices and plans, tracking of training records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and conduct onboarding and job specific training for new production employees
- Deliver refresher and cross training for existing employees to support operational flexibility
- Ensure training aligns with standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and quality expectations
- Assess employee performance during training and provide timely feedback to trainees and supervisors
- Maintain accurate records of training sessions, attendance, and employee progress
- Collaborate with production leadership, quality, and safety teams to identify training needs and update materials accordingly
- Develop, revise, and maintain training manuals, visual aids, and work instructions as needed
- Serve as a resource to employees for answering questions and reinforcing best practices on the production floor
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to training and employee development
- Support the development of a culture of learning, safety, and accountability across shifts
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or certifications preferred
- 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Prior experience delivering on-the-job training or mentoring strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of production processes, safety protocols, and quality standards
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
- Ability to present information clearly and adapt training to various learning styles
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or other) is a plus
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
- Strong observational skills with the ability to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
- Positive, patient, and approachable demeanor
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Work Environment:
This is a full-time position with standard working hours, although flexibility may be required during peak financial periods or for special projects.
The role may necessitate occasional travel for business meetings, conferences, or training sessions, depending on organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Flexible Schedule
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $63,000 to $72,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
EOE, Including Vet/Disability
This is a full-time position with standard working hours, although flexibility may be required during peak financial periods or for special projects.
The role may necessitate occasional travel for business meetings, conferences, or training sessions, depending on organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Flexible Schedule
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $63,000 to $72,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
EOE, Including Vet/Disability
Salary : $63,000 - $72,000
