Production Trainer Specialist I

Job Description:

Job Summary: Develop and train Quality Team Leaders (QTLs), operators, manufacturing workers, and production leaders utilizing positive leadership practices to motivate and grow employees. Strengthen quality and continuous improvement culture by enhancing production methods, equipment performance, and efficiency. Ensure team-wide understanding and adherence to AAON's quality management system. Collaborate with peers to organize work areas and optimize throughput. Continuously update documentation and procedures for improved AAON product quality.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts all computer, part/unit documentation, and quality training used to support production job tasks with a focus on building a quality product. Tracks and reports all completed QTL/Production Lead training.

• Trains team members on machine safety, daily use and required documentation, and basic troubleshooting.

• Trains team members on proper tool safety and use, assembly best practices, 1st article inspection (if applicable), unit paperwork and sign off requirements.

• Performs audits of assembly processes and finished product, confirms products built are within compliance with quality procedures and work instructions.

• Trains and enforces proper use of PPE.

• Coaches QTL's and Production Leaders in problem solving, Lean, 6S and Continuous Improvement methods. Recruit potential leadership candidates for QTL and Production Lead positions.

• Ensures AAON meets all company quality standards for products with on time production and within design specifications.

• Works with other departments to create and improve production process and quality metrics.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency along with completing all required Certified QTL classes.

The individual will have a working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and best practices and/or management experience, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Competent keyboarding and computer skills; experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Proficiency in writing routine electronic correspondence.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-disciplined with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Keeping up to date with quality design and methodology.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a manufacturing facility and is regularly exposed to humidity, loud noises, dirt, varying and extreme temperatures, sheet metal, and forklift traffic.

• Lift up to 50 lbs., climbing, stooping, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.