Training Facilitator

Who We Are:
Challenge Manufacturing’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!

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:

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  • Conducts New Hire 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 increase quality parts output 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Teaches team members how to utilize Plex (ERP system) at their workstation to expedite acclimation to the production floor 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Administers pre and post tests for all training to gauge team member understanding 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Inputs training records for individual team members to maintain a current profile  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Assist the Training Coordinator with technical skills training and operational testing such as; hilo, aerial lift, quality skills training, crane safety, etc. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Mentor production team members and new hires during on-the-job training phase 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Audit training and skills matrix to ensure that team members running production are properly trained and have records in the system to document their skill level 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Assist team leaders with small group dynamics, conflict resolution, and performance management skills development. 
  
  
  
  

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Northlake, TX.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

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  • High School diploma/GED 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Minimum two years manufacturing experience 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Two year degree or certification preferred 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Instructional/teaching experience preferred 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Four 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 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 to oncoming shift 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • 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 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • 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.