AFL Duncan , SC 29334
Posted 2 months ago
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!
Responsibilities
Lead, teach and coach lean principles to include SMED, 5S and Practical Problem Solving
Coordinate with the engineering team to review and update Certifications and Job Instructions (JI)
Responsible for JI and JM training for JI and JM lead teams
Conduct a needs assessment to identify educational gaps and map out training plans; design, develop and deliver training programs using the appropriate method considering the subject and audience
Assess and report on instructional effectiveness in regards to business impact
Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design
Maintain the JI trainer certification network within the plant by partnering with the Leaders to define the criteria and designate process trainers within each process.
Work with plant management on Lean Development and Lean oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work
Work directly with each trainee to develop their individual certification timeline. Follow each trainee closely and determine if adequate time and effort is being given by the trainer. Eliminate obstacles preventing on time completion of certifications
Personally conduct training in areas qualified to do so; facilitate training sessions and coaching sessions as needed
Routinely meet with each process trainer and leader to review the progress of their trainees and develop appropriate follow-up action plans as needed. Assess instructional effectiveness and summarize evaluation reports determining the impact of training on employee skills and how it
affects KPIs.
Maintain the certification documentation system.
Continuously improve the certification and training process by identifying inefficiencies, eliminating redundancies, and streamline paperwork among processes and production lines.
Partner with operational leaders to generate lean ideas and solutions
Develop and display visual indicators of metrics and KPI
Initiate compensation increase when certification criteria is met (Both full time and temporary associates)
Partner with EHS, shipping, and receiving to maintain personnel licensing and safety requirements for forklifts and lifting and handling equipment
Use video equipment and video editing software to create training material for internal customers
Coordinate with the HR team to complete pre and post hiring onboarding activities
Facilitate train the trainer sessions and mentor certified trainers to enable effective OJT
Other tasks as assigned by the Training Manager
Personal Qualities
Emotional intelligence (understanding the reactions and emotions of others) and ability to work with all personality types
Good written and verbal communication skills
Initiative - self-starter and self-managing
Integrity - honest and ethical with both employees and the company
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
Coaching and facilitation skills
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or technical degree preferred.
3+ years of technical writing or documentation experience.
Previous background in manufacturing training
Demonstrated Lean and/or 6 Sigma background related to Continuous Operational Improvement
Proficient user of MS Office applications.
Proven work experience in coordinating multiple training events in a corporate/manufacturing setting
Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques
MS Office proficiency
Experience in multiple training delivery methods preferred. Including in-person, web based and a hybrid of both
Cable manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required
Working Conditions
Varied environment, some time spent on the shop floor and some office work.
Off shift support of training initiatives will be required at times.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
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