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The Manufacturing Training Coordinator facilitates FGS Manufacturing facilities by developing, standardizing, and delivering structured training programs. This role ensures consistent skills development, documentation control, and hands-on competency validation across multiple sites.

This position serves as a field-based training resource, working closely with site leadership, Quality, and safety teams to strengthen workforce capability, reinforce safe work practices, and promote standardized manufacturing processes. Regular travel between facilities is required to support on-site training and alignment efforts.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and deliver structured training programs for shop floor employees, focusing on safety, quality, and production processes.

Conduct computer-based and hands-on instruction and skills validation for machine operation, fabrication processes, inspection requirements and safety procedures.

Standardize training materials, work instructions (WI) and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across multiple sites.

Collaborate with site managers and supervisors to identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans.

Maintain accurate and current training documentations, records, and competency tracking in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Partner with Quality and Safety teams to integrate defect prevention strategies, injury reduction practices, and audit findings into training content.

Measure training effectiveness using defined performance metrics and employee feedback and adjust programs to improve learning outcomes.

Utilize digital tools, e-learning platforms, and blended learning methods to enhance accessibility across shifts and locations.

Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities to deliver on-site training and ensure alignment of training practices.

Promote a safe work environment by reinforcing compliance with OSHA, ISO, and company policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant field and asset (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 5 years of Fiber Glass manufacturing experience, preferable in a leadership/coaching role

Proficiency with computer hardware and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills.

Flexible scheduling availability.

Experience working with diverse teams and departments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate technical processes clearly to diverse employee groups.

Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work cross- functionality with operations, quality and safety teams.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Factory environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Willingness to travel frequently between multiple locations

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

High-energy, self-directed problem-solver with a strong bias for action and decision-making.

Ability to energize and inspire teams to achieve common goals.

Commitment to self-improvement and team development through shared learning and best practices.

Risk-aware but unafraid to take calculated risks.

Strong ability to prioritize and act on opportunities for measurable efficiency gains.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Basic math and writing skills

Ability to adapt and be cross trained to learn all job duties as required

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations

Learn more about us at our Fiber Glass Systems Webpage

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