Technical Trainer (Rios)

Topeka, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Trainer

Shift: Days

Location: Mars Topeka

Mars is looking to hire a Technical Trainer for our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Topeka Kansas! Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do challenging exciting work that shapes the worlds best-loved brands. To work with real purpose supported by talented friendly people from different backgrounds. Access the tools training and experience you need to positively impact our business the planet and most importantly your career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. Its the opportunity to start your day tomorrow.

As part of our overall total compensation package Mars offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation 12 Paid Holidays per year Sick Pay Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The Technical Trainer will have a strong passion for ensuring associates have the training necessary to perform in their roles proficiently. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and coordinate training activities for new apprentice and existing technical associates and assist in the development of other team members as needed. This role will also support the MSE Education Pillar and other MSE Pillars as required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a training database for the technical team. Support implementation of the new training system (POKA) and act as a site administrator for the technical team.
Develop and deliver training to Technical team members operations trainers and coaches. Continuous self-development is essential.
Develop and manage a robust Apprenticeship program to ensure a secure and successful Technician pipeline
Develop and deliver onboarding process for new Technicians with site/area specific learning and demonstrated capabilities
Plan coordinate and schedule training and qualification activities that add value to the business and adhere to regulatory requirements in alignment with production and maintenance schedules. This training may be done internally through manufacturers or vendors through local education providers or other means.
Maintain and manage documentation including all training records for the technical team the maintenance library and the technical teams SharePoint.
Support the Autonomous Maintenance pillar by providing training or coordinating activities between technical and operations groups as needed.
Manage training KPIs for the technical team such as training hours per technician.
Manage Quarterly Training Plans while providing gap assessments and mitigation plans to Site Senior Leadership
Purchase and control training materials tools displays and programs in adherence to the training budget.

Education & Professional Qualification

A 2-year degree or experience equivalent in mechanical and electrical field.
The successful candidate should have 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment i.e. factory operations maintenance procurement or technical
The preferred qualification would be three-plus years of maintenance technician experience (mechanical electrical and predictive)

Knowledge/Experience

Computer Skills including MS Office suite PowerPoint skills are especially necessary training software such as POKA and databases.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) such as SAP
OSHA Trainer certifications are a plus
Arc Flash certification and ability to instruct on ARC Flash
Working knowledge of the plant the main production processes and the layout of building and grounds
Ability to manage multiple jobs/tasks while maintaining priority and focus
Excellent oral and written communications skills--demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the plant

About Mars Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales the company is a global business that produces some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES UNCLE BENS MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD Pet Hospitals Blue Pearl VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean VA Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire its more than 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

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Job Description:Job Title: Technical TrainerShift: DaysLocation: Mars TopekaMars is looking to hire a Technical Trainer for our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Topeka Kansas! Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do challenging exciting work that shapes the wor...