Labor Trainer

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Labor Trainer implements shopfloor training in an efficient and effective manner, using standardized documents. He or she supports the planning, implementation, coordination, and tracking of all training and development programs, utilizing strategies necessary to support the organization.

He or she is responsible for supporting the Shopfloor Training Manager in developing shopfloor training and implementing the training to Continental associates. Labor trainers are responsible for training new employees and supporting experienced employees to improve their performance. Their duties include defining training needs, supporting onboarding new hires, and conducting training sessions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates skills in communication, problem-solving, and organization. They are open to different perspectives, and they are comfortable with leading and coaching others, providing constructive feedback as needed. They are passionate about training others and are able to work both independently as well as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

• Support current training program until new training plan is established for assigned department.
• Collaborate with Front Line Leaders and Training Manager to define training needs and develop skills matrix.
• Collaborate with Training Manager to develop department training plans and implement once approved.
• Support onboarding new hires and monitor probationary period.
• Conduct and facilitate training as needed.
• Identify and assign department mentors to continue on-the-job training.
• Conduct evaluations for qualification and re-qualification.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with trainee on progress.
• Communicate with Training Manager of trainee's progress.
• Participate in initial train the trainer and professional development training as needed.
• Reinforce quality, safety, and 5S as necessary and communicate with managers of any needs or issues.
• Support Training Manager with maintaining training records.
• All other duties as assigned by Training Manager.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with PowerPoint and Excel
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Leadership experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to complete a training exercise. 

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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