Supply Capability Trainer

Job Description:

The Supply/Capability Trainer will lead site-wide capability building and training execution across our operations and maintenance teams. In this role, you will champion a culture of continuous learning, standard work, and operational excellence by translating hands-on technical processes into clear, engaging, and modern digital and classroom learning experiences.

The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation and coaching skills, practical knowledge of manufacturing operations, and experience with Education & Training (E&T) pillar methodologies to drive safety, quality, and peak equipment performance.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or technical industrial environment.
• Proven experience delivering training, coaching associates, or facilitating workshops/onboarding programs.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear instructional materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, or digital training content.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse shop-floor and leadership teams.
• Proficiency with digital tools, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and standard learning technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Technical Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a dedicated functional training, technical writing, or organizational development role within a TPM/Lean manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Education & Training (E&T) pillar concepts, Training Within Industry (TWI), Train-the-Trainer (TTT) frameworks, role profiling, or skills gap analysis.
• Experience producing multimedia learning content (short instructional videos, e-learning modules, digital checklists).
• Familiarity with vertical startup methodologies and project commissioning support.

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Leadership & Strategy

• Team Collaboration: Participate on a team of Functional Trainers and Training Support associates as part of a high-performing, customer service-driven team.
• Program Deployment: Identify, develop, and deploy site-wide training programs to address critical needs in onboarding, job qualification, safety, quality, Education & Training (E&T), and equipment operation.
• Coaching & Influence: Coach and influence site operations and maintenance teams on training systems, standards, and strategies to optimize site performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Education & Training (E&T) Pillar Essential Elements, processes, and programs to continuously improve training procedures (including OJT/TTT, Turbo Charge, Role Profiling, and Skills Gap Analysis).
• Team Engagement: Execute a team engagement plan to build strong morale and foster open dialogue among operations, maintenance, and site leadership teams.
• Project Support: Support site capital projects and new equipment installations from a functional training perspective to drive toward vertical start-up utilizing standardized functional templates.

Content Development & Delivery

• Standard Work Documentation: Develop, document, and maintain standard work instructions, training materials, job aids, and checklists across both paper-based and digital formats.
• Multimedia Learning: Create engaging instructional videos, e-learning modules, and presentations demonstrating standard work and correct operating procedures.
• Knowledge Translation: Convert hands-on process knowledge into clear, accessible visual and digital training content.
• Facilitation & Delivery: Serve as a lead presenter and facilitator for site training sessions, including "Train the Trainer" (TTT) programs for production and maintenance associates.
• Skill Development: Continuously seek professional development opportunities to expand your training skillset and incorporate modern learning methodologies and insights in-role.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.