Production Trainer

Summary of Position:

The Training Instructor will oversee the training lab. Which includes all lab activities including the actual training and performance of team members.

Corporate:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned

EHS

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Develops and conducts programs to train employees of assembly and quality in installation, inspection, safety, and repair of production vehicle seats, following standard work instructions, safety procedures, and MES build sequences, using hand tools, smart screw gun drivers, DC torque system tools and various other tooling and fixtures: Confers with management and staff or Technical Training Coordinator to determine training objectives.
• Develops training objectives, writes training programs, including PPT presentations, handouts, and test exercises, applying knowledge of seat assembly and troubleshooting.
• Schedules classes based on classroom and equipment availability.
• Lectures class on safety, assembly, and quality, following outline, handouts, and texts, and using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotape, slides, etc.
• Demonstrates procedures being taught, such as following work instructions, company rules, expected behaviors, and safety practices.
• Assumes full responsibility of training lab. Observes trainees during training and answers trainees' questions.
• Administers written and practical (hands on) exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.
• Conducts management review meetings and management feedback useful to training facility and integrates information into training program.
• Required to coordinate with maintenance and engineering for repairs to training tooling and equipment.
• Issues purchase requisitions for the procurement of tooling and equipment.
• Supports tool database and system tool set up. Will be required to utilize PC based software to support tool programming.
• Other applicable duties as assigned.

Reporting:

• Reports to: Assistant Engineer & Maintenance Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Healthy Insurance
• Life Supplemental
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Competency Requirements:

• Confidentiality: Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regards to handling employment/personal information. Works with the team to insure that all information from within the department is kept private.
• Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
• Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
• Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
• Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinion is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

• Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to sit, stand, squat, bend at the knees and waist, and walk
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed
• Required to wear PPE

The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. All employment decisions at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, automotive preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership role

Education:

• High School/ GED (Technical Education field preferred)

Software Skills Required

• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and drawings
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Power point, Excel, Word)
• Above average mechanical aptitude with assembly processes
• Skilled at use of both power and hand tools
• Leadership skills
• Basic knowledge of quality systems including TS-16949, ISO and QS; continuous improvement, Kaizen, 5-S, lean manufacturing, KANBAN, TPS

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGSS reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGSS team members are subject to all other HTGSS policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGSS’s Team Member Handbook.

This Position Description is not a contract. Every Team Member’s employment with HTGSS is voluntary and is subject to termination by the team member or HTGSS at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or HTGSS policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of HTGSS team members.