Manufacturing Operations Trainer

Role : Manufacturing Operations Trainer

Location : Saskatoon

Schedule : Full Time, Monday to Friday

Crestline Coach is a long-established family-oriented organization in Saskatoon, SK, that has grown to become North America's leading ambulance manufacturer and Canada's largest supplier of small to mid-size commercial buses.

With safety, innovation, and durability always at the forefront of our business, we now inspire today’s industry standards.

Crestline Coach has strong values that align with our culture, demonstrating a customer-centric focus, leadership, integrity, family spirit, and excellence in all we do.

Are you looking to embark on a dynamic career as a Manufacturing Operations Trainer? Crestline is seeking a dedicated professional who will play a crucial role in instructing and coordinating the training activities of our production employees.

You will be responsible for assessing the necessary skills required for production and assembly, developing training programs and materials, and ensuring the effective implementation of these programs to enhance safety and efficiency.

In this role, you will work closely with HR and various departments to design and refine training programs, ensuring they are practical, interactive, and deliver a high return on investment.

You will champion a culture of continuous learning, staying at the forefront of training methodologies, and driving innovation through the integration of technology and cutting-edge training practices.

Your commitment to continuous improvement will be pivotal in enhancing the effectiveness of our training programs and contributing to the overall success of Crestline's manufacturing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Manufacturing Operations Trainer you will :

Create comprehensive training materials tailored for manufacturing operations, including manuals, guides, and course materials.

Design and develop practical, interactive training programs that deliver a high return on investment. This includes creating quality training materials such as hands-on practical skills training, train-the-trainer support, and training evaluation techniques.

Lead training sessions for manufacturing staff, focusing on operational procedures, safety protocols, and quality control standards.

Conduct on-the-job, skills, and classroom training in assembly and production areas. Ensure that all training activities and documentation are engaging and effective.

Assess the effectiveness of training by evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and making necessary adjustments to training programs.

Track the progress of trainees, report on their development, and identify any additional training needs. Work with the Training & Development Specialist in HR to ensure any necessary follow-up training is scheduled.

• Stay updated with the latest manufacturing technologies and processes to continuously improve training content and methods.
• Work closely with the HR Training & Development Specialist and manufacturing supervisors and managers to identify training needs and ensure that the workforce is skilled and knowledgeable.
• Ensure all training activities comply with legal, regulatory, and company safety standards.
• Analyze training processes and data to determine ongoing / new training needs, update / develop materials, and provide in-depth training reports.

Track the progress of training and related projects.

Be proactive in researching and resolving issues. Drive training initiatives independently or within a team, and continuously improve the business through innovative production training techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

As the Manufacturing Operations Trainer you will bring :

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field. Preference for backgrounds in communications, technical writing, adult education, and training.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and a background in education or training are preferred.
• Proficiency in using production equipment, ERP, MES, and lean manufacturing tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, essential for facilitating engaging training sessions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a background in training needs analysis and program evaluation.
• Mechanical aptitude, machine maintenance history, and experience in training new production workers in the use of materials, machines, and computer systems used on the production floor for work instruction, tracking, and the recording of production information.
• A combination of technical knowledge, teaching ability, and the capacity to innovate and adapt training methods to meet the evolving needs of the production environment.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach and motivate employees.

WHY CHOOSE CRESTLINE COACH?

Crestline Coach takes pride in a strong company culture that embodies excellence, integrity, trust and innovation. To foster a strong culture, we believe in a progressive, dynamic and solution-based environment and want to prosper amongst the best and brightest in the country.

Benefits of working with Crestline Coach include :

A competitive salary with bonus earning potential including a recruitment referral bonus.

Health benefits including dental, extended health care, long and short-term disability coverage, accident and serious illness insurance, life insurance, and a health spending account.

Crestline Coach takes pride in a strong company culture that embodies excellence, integrity, trust and innovation. To foster a strong culture, we believe in a progressive, dynamic and solution-based environment and want to prosper amongst the best and brightest in the country.

Benefits of working with Crestline Coach include :

• A competitive salary with bonus earning potential including a recruitment referral bonus.
• Health benefits including dental, extended health care, long and short-term disability coverage, accident and serious illness insurance, life insurance, and a health spending account.
• A group registered retirement savings plan that has a 4% matching, occupational vision care, employee, and family assistance programs along with a virtual walk-in clinic that provides unlimited healthcare for you and your family.
• Milestone and service awards at five-year increments.
• Access to CUBBI, a discounted food delivery service of fresh meals from local kitchens, and Sutton Smart Perks Discounts for services and discounts from local businesses.
• Career path and career longevity support by approved professional development opportunities and cost reimbursement, including association memberships.
30+ days ago