Shift Trainer 2nd shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Davis Creek - Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Title
Shift Trainer

Classification 
Non-Exempt 

Department 
Training
Reports to
Director of Operations
 
Position Type and Expected Work Hours     
Full-time     

About Schupan

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.
At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day. Join our team and find a career where you can grow and receive competitive wages, benefits, and monthly incentives.
You will be part of a team that's building a more resourceful future. Find your purpose and your career at Schupan.com.

CORE VALUES
We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth. Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.
Benefits
We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan:

People-first culture
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Weekly pay
Discretionary bonuses available: end-of-year bonus, monthly gas bonus
PTO and 401k and match eligibility available Day 1
Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family (available 1st of the month after hire)
HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

SUMMARY 
Implements the use of training programs, policies, and procedures to standardize work methods and increase efficiency. Conducts training of employees on a daily basis and offers assistance to the management team to create advancement for team members. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
•    Capable of creating a positive learning environment, conveying objectives clearly, encouraging and motivating trainees.  
•    Work 85-90% of shift on the shop floor to implement training requirements. 
•    Communicate effectively through hands on training, verbal training, and presentations. Document results when required.
•    Evaluate learning outcomes and report feedback to the shift supervisors to assist in building a development plan.  
•    Must have ability to self-motivate and work without direction, as well as coordinate with cross-functional teams to complete daily responsibilities.
•    Maintain familiarity with various training techniques, use of company LMS, and proper procedures. Navigate company database systems.  
•    Maintain significant knowledge of how to run machinery and be able to conduct training for a variety of positions. May advance or refresh skills through the running of machines if necessary.
•    Participate in Onboarding and retention process.
•    Leverages interpersonal and leadership skills to foster a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, collaboration, and long-term retention.
•    Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
•    Exhibits values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned

 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT 

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

QualificationsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Minimum 1 year of experience leading, developing, training teams with culturally and linguistically diverse populations in a courteous and effective manner.

At least two (2) years of experience in manufacturing including CNC experience, plate/extrusion saws, or other forms of fabrication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Routinely required to stand and walk; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms and hands; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 
Routinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds 
Specific vision requirements include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Routinely work in a noisy (company-provided hearing protection is required) and non-temperature-controlled environment.
Able to work in an environment where lock-out/tag-out is a standard safety practice.
Routinely work in environment with gas-powered and other forklifts and machinery.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not int