Training Assistant

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Reporting to the Training Coordinator, the TA will assist to create, prepare and/or procure training required to meet the needs of the business.  Coordinate with other sites within the region to attain and maintain high standards of training for safety, technical, leadership, and other desired skillsets. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all tasks are trained and performed in a safe manner.
• Actively participate in safety corrective actions that identify training as a need.
• Champion employee empowerment to identify and address concerns.
• Assist with the identification of training needs through analysis of data
• Assist in on-boarding new hires
• Maintain orderly training activities. Supervise employees participating in training activities.
• Identify and communicate training issues to Management and other stakeholders. Assist in resolution of issues. 
• Maintain ISO compliant training records.
• Ensure new processes and procedures are effectively communicated and appropriate required documentation obtained.
• Partner with the Human Resources function to ensure effective hiring practices.
• Partner with the Operations function to ensure appropriate training of new hires
• Assist with the annual internal recertification process
• Understand and utilize all ISO procedures.
• Assist with the ISO compliant data system
• Ensure the data entry of all completed training into Cornerstone system.
• Assist with Communication Day and other events requiring training.
• Assist with the identification and training of subject matter experts to conduct Job Instruction Breakdown of important steps, key points, and reasons.
• Effectively interact with the all internal functional job levels and with external agencies and resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of the training function.
• Assist with the development of training and certification processes for each job function based on Job Instruction Breakdown
• Ensure on-site training based on Job Instruction Breakdown.
• Prepare training schedules by coordinating instructors, classrooms and locations.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting site training status.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Technical degree preferred
• ASTD Certification preferred
• Six Sigma (green or black belt) preferred
• Certified or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aid/BBP

 COMPETENCIES:

Technical Skills

• Detailed knowledge of the company and product technologies, data analysis skills, broad understanding of related technologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Knowledge of standard accepted training techniques and strategies.
• General understanding of machinery and tools.
• Business understanding and teamwork.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information to develop concise training methods.

Leadership

• Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals.
• Develops the competency, confidence and leadership abilities of others through effective coaching and delegation.
• Ability to empower and motivate people for involvement, cooperation and compliance.
• Strong personal accountability to achieve goals and develops this in others through effective coaching and delegation.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proactively develops plans for improvement and effectively communicates and sells those plans to others
• Considers and formulates new ways to exceed company objectives.
• Takes responsibility for actions, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time, and uses data to support decisions

Initiative 

• Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning.
• Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.
• Self-motivated to improve processes and performance. Can adapt and reapply new ideas and methods to improve team/plant performance
• Strong sense of urgency
• Pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Managing People 

• Effective communication skills, written and oral, including presentation skills, technical and program writing, and the ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees.

Team Work 

• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
• Recognizes accomplishments of other associates.
• Offers constructive feedback and advice to fellow associates in a tactful manner.
• Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes.
• Partners and works effectively across all functions and levels.
• Works effectively with others to achieve performance goals
• Effectively promotes teamwork and possesses strong teambuilding skills.

Oral & Written Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively. Responds well to questions. Employs active listening skills.
• Demonstrates strong group presentation skills; Presents information, ideas, conclusions and abstract concepts concisely and effectively.
• Can interface effectively with customers, vendors, contractors and senior leaders.

Problem Solving 

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and efficiently.

Change Management

• Champions change initiatives as needed.
• Adapts to shifts in marketplace and to organizational change as required.

Other

• Ability to work outside normal business hours to include evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.  The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee will frequently climb up to three levels above floor level. 

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors.  The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some