Takes action to make the Columbus Optical Center “The Best Place to Work” for our Associates.

Give associates the tools/ training to understand and implement work instructions and standard operating procedures within the COC facility.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Develop, coordinate, and provide strong hands-on training to current and new associates in the Distribution Center, Manufacturing, and other departments.

·        Proactive in identifying training needs and recommending alternative training resources.

·        Document training plans and post on training board weekly.

·        Update and publish all relevant training records and plans on a weekly basis.

·        Track and report the hours and cost of training.  Calculate and communicate the impact of training through the key operating metrics, turnover, and associate satisfaction.

·        Assist in new hire orientation.

·        Maintain training materials by updating SPECS materials with new items and discarding old items. (ie. handouts, videos, documents, SPECS manuals, etc.)

·        Conduct weekly training meetings with team leaders and supervisors.

·        Conduct quality and time evaluations for manufacturing associates.

·        Conduct annual safety training for all associates.

·        Participate in monthly SPECS conference calls and attend weekly facility meetings.

·        Maintain associate training files.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

(Skills, Education, Training)

·        High School diploma or GED required, some college preferred.

·        Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience facilitating/developing training programs in a manufacturing/technical setting.

·        Optical experience strongly preferred.

·        Ability to work shift hours.

·        Currently not on corrective action and have not been on corrective action in the last 12 months.

·        Performance Level of 3 or higher on last performance review.

ATTRIBUTES:

·        Self managed with little supervision

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Highly organized

·        Proven problem solving skills

·        Ability to work as part of a team