Training Coordinator

Are you inspiring and influential? Are you ready to teach others and help them achieve success? If so, the Training Coordinator role is for you.

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Training Coordinator in our Lawrence, KS location.

The training coordinator conducts training for new and existing team members in the classroom, in the training cell, and on the production floor.  Observes production operations to determine training needs, and updates curriculum as required.  Works with other leaders to meet defined and emerging training needs.  Monitor and analyze new team member performance to make recommendations for release to production floor.  Ability to work on the production floor.

SHIFT:  2ND TRAINING CELL SHIFT = Monday through Friday 3:00 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• High self-motivation and attention to detail, ability to work without direct supervision
• Facilitate training modules within the Training Cell
• Offer specific training, coaching and feedback to help team members improve job skills
• Present information using a variety of techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures
• Assist in developing training procedures manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials
• Works with Human Resources and Supervision to reassign, disqualify, recommend, or suggest workforce readiness
• Coordinates with production management regarding placement of new team members
• Maintain certification in several areas of manufacturing and support roles, and remain flexible to work in those areas as needed
• Work with Opex team and support projects
• Demonstrate exemplary attendance and policy adherence
• Support and develop opportunities for improvement, both within the training department and in manufacturing operations
• Expectation to learn support roles and acquire leadership skills
• Supports the CI Specialist and CI Manager with Continuous Improvement activities and projects
• Provides support to various areas of manufacturing floor when not tasked with training or CI projects
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, also general housekeeping
• Assumes other duties as assigned by leadership

THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:

• Primary resource and point of contact for new team members
• Present a positive, supportive, and inclusionary environment with high energy
• Conducts training as scheduled, ensuring quality and accuracy of training delivery
• Conducts testing and evaluation events to determine trainee progress 
• Monitors progress of new and existing team members towards gaining certifications
• Ensures training records are accurately created and maintained  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended time on feet
• Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination with hand/power tools
• Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Light office duties and activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):

• Minimum of one year experience in Amarr manufacturing
• Minimum of six months using Navigator in Amarr manufacturing applications
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate successful ability to train, teach, and coach others
• Demonstrate ability to be flexible and work in many different areas with high proficiency
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, facilitate, and supervise multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.

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The Mission:

We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY, with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make Amarr and ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.

As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities.  Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment.  Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee.  At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.