Operations Training Coordinator

Luvata Appleton LLC is a Wisconsin based company with three locations in the Fox River Valley. We manufacture products for the copper alloy wire industry and have many customers including ones in the battery, ammunition, music and electronic markets, among others. As a company, Luvata Appleton is committed to providing a sustainable world through material innovation with the use of our distinctive technologies since our first manufacturing mill was built in 1964. We pride ourselves with providing our customers with unique and high-quality products, through the collaboration of all our employees. 

The Operations Training Coordinator is resposible for the training of manufacturing personnel ranging from new hire onboarding to process improvement initiatives.

• Responsible for coordinating the training of shop floor operators, oversight of the VQR process and monitoring learning progress. 

• Verify employee adherence to established manufacturing and safe work practices.

• Offer practical hands-on training directly on the floor.

• Conduct shop floor orientation and onboarding for new employees as needed.

• Collaborate on probationary employee evaluations during training process.

• Assess operator training needs, identify skill gaps or deficiencies, and conduct retraining and follow-up as required.

• Address training needs resulting from internal material rejects, customer complaints, or other identified sources

• Provide weekly updates on employee development progress.

• Review work instructions to ensure that improvements, revisions, or new developments are included. Develop completely new work instructions if/when necessary, as well.

• Serve as a contributing member of the Safety and LPS teams.

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

• Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.  It is desirable for the employee to obtain additional training related to management or training duties.
• Requires 5+ years of related experience in production operations.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment 
• The employee is required to wear safety glasses and metatarsal guarded steel-toed shoes while working in production areas.
• The employee may be required to flex schedule in order to meet the needs of the business
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and expresses a strong willingness to acquire skills in tools such as Valence and SmartSheet
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and in proximity to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee occasionally works in non-weather related wet, humid conditions, non-weather-related extreme heat, and in proximity to toxic or caustic chemicals.Requires good communication skills to provide effective training to employees. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may be loud when working in proximity to production equipment

Luvata Appleton LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and considers all applicants for employment based on non-discriminatory, job-related factors. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, please contact us at appleton.recruiter@luvata.com