Trainer
Who We Are:
Challenge’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Who We Want:
Conducts training across the plant for employees at all levels of the organization to provide team members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the expectation for their various roles and responsibilities.
What You’ll Do:
- Conducts Job Readiness Training with all contract and direct hire team members to prepare all team members for their experiences in the plant
- Presents Challenge’s safety, quality and production standards training to form a unified vision across all team members
- Instructs team members on the proper use of gauges and other measurement devises to check parts to ensure quality parts output
- Teaches team members how to use Plex UX (ERP system) at their workstation to ensure they are work-ready when they complete the Alpha-Omega training modules
- Proctor knowledge checks to verify level of knowledge and comprehension
- Responsible for data entry to maintain integrity of training records
- Assist the Training Coordinator with technical skills training and operational testing such as; Forklift, Aerial Lift, Quality, Crane, Lockout Tagout, Safety, etc.
- Conduct on the job training checklist to validate job readiness
When and Where:
This will be an hourly position working Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm at our manufacturing plant in Pontiac, MI
Pay Rate: $18.90/hr
What You Need to Have:
- High School diploma/GED
- Use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred
- Instructional/teaching experience preferred
- Two years manufacturing experience preferred
- Public speaking experience preferred
- Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
- Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
- Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
- Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet the needs of customers
- Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
- Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
- Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
- Updates and relays pertinent information across teams
- Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely
- Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
- Strong communication skills to be able to speak in front of a group and impart information with other departments and areas in the plant
- Strong time management skills to be able to balance preparation, instruction, grading, data entry and contingencies as they arise
- Knowledge of Challenge safety policies and their impact on team member wellness
- Professional speech and attitude in dealing with members of many different genders, cultures, religions, beliefs, and ethnicities
- Demonstrates professionalism through dress and appearance, written and verbal communication and language, and preparedness.
What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.