Jamco Products Inc., a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is the industry's largest manufacturer of industrial grade fully welded carts, trucks, tables, cabinets, platforms, workbenches, and more in steel & stainless steel. With over 500 models in 3,000 sizes, Jamco is sure to have something to fit the industrial transport or storage needs of each client. Jamco Products is located in South Beloit, Illinois and has distribution warehouses in IL, FL, & TX.
Shift: Dayshift hours, 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday, with mandatory Saturday as directed by business needs.
Wage: $61,088 - $71,712/annually (hourly non-exempt position, to include weekly OT)
Position Summary
The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining training programs for Jamco Products. This role ensures employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively and safely. The Training Coordinator works closely with supervisors, managers, and employees to enhance skills, improve processes, and reduce turnover through effective onboarding and training initiatives.
You have the responsibility as an employee at Jamco Products to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Jamco Products to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality products start and end with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Training Program Development and Implementation:
- Develop and implement structured training programs for entry-level and experienced employees, including machine operators, technicians, and support staff.
- Collaborate with department managers and subject matter experts to identify training needs and priorities.
- Create and maintain training materials, including manuals, videos, and hands-on practice modules.
2. Onboarding and Orientation:
- Coordinate and deliver onboarding sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into Jamco Products and understanding of company policies, safety standards, and job expectations.
- Provide specialized training for new employees on injection molding equipment, processes, and quality standards.
3. Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:
- Assess the effectiveness of training programs and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop new techniques and methods to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Work with quality and operations teams to align training with company goals, including reducing scrap and operational efficiency improvements.
4. Documentation and Recordkeeping:
- Maintain accurate records of employee training, certifications, and progress in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure training documentation is up-to-date and accessible for audits or internal review.
5. Safety Training and Compliance:
- In coordination with the Safety Manager, conduct safety training and ensure all employees understand and comply with OSHA standards and company safety protocols.
- Promote a culture of safety by regularly reviewing and reinforcing best practices.
6. Collaboration and Communication:
- Partner with supervisors and HR to address employee identified performance issues through training.
- Act as a liaison between departments to ensure training aligns with operational goals.
Education and Experience
Must Have:
- Experience as a Training Coordinator, Quality Inspector, Machine or Weld Specialist
- Excellent time management skills, public speaking skills, problem-solving skills and both verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in word processing and presentation software
- Ability to operate media equipment such as projectors and personal computers
- Knowledge about traditional and modern training methods and techniques
- Exceptional organization skills, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a team and have attention to detail
- Knowledgeable about learning management systems, instructional design and e-learning platforms
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and assess and analyze data
Nice to Have:
- Five years of experience within the plant or manufacturing environment
- Lean Manufacturing experience
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to heat and cold and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
