CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Production Training Specialist – Championing Excellence from Day One in Kilgore, TX

Are you passionate about empowering others and driving operational success? As a Production Training Specialist, you'll be the cornerstone of our workforce development—delivering hands-on training, coaching peers, and ensuring every team member is equipped to perform at their best. From onboarding new hires to refining techniques for seasoned employees, you’ll lead the charge in building a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with plant leadership, HR, and operations teams to shape training programs that align with production goals, close skill gaps, and elevate performance. If you're a natural leader with a keen eye for process optimization and a heart for mentorship, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Provide hands-on training for all production positions, leveraging established policies and procedures to ensure consistency in operational techniques and compliance with safety standards.
• Serve as a peer leader, guiding and coaching employees on proper processes and techniques while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence in operational performance.
• Train production employees on both current and new processes, ensuring that best practices are applied and operational efficiencies are achieved without compromising quality or safety.
• Monitor adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlined in the Process Control Plan and Repair Technique, ensuring compliance and high performance in safety and quality metrics.
• Track and manage the training plan for new production employees, utilizing learning management systems to monitor training completion and maintain accurate training records.
• Continuously evaluate trainees' progress and provide detailed feedback to plant leadership, supervisors, and operations managers, facilitating employee development and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, HR, and operations leadership to identify process improvement opportunities within the onboarding and training programs, ensuring alignment with production goals.
• Develop and execute training plans for existing employees, partnering with team leaders to address skills gaps and promote continuous production improvement.

What you will bring to the Production Trainer Role:

Experience:

• Ability to facilitate training in small to large groups is required
• Ability to interface with Automated Systems and training databases is required
• Strong communication skills are required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Ability to understand plant KPIs (production, quality, safety, and our processes)
• Flexibility to adjust training techniques according to individual learning abilities

• Basic working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Prior experience in a leadership role is strongly preferred

• Strong customer focus.
• High School Diploma requir