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The Production Trainer also provides backup leadership support and participates in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nWork safely at all times while following all plant and division safety rules, policies, procedures, and required PPE.\n\nTrain and develop employees in P3, P2, P1, and Setup Technician positions as needed.\n\nDemonstrate best practices and techniques for safely and efficiently setting up, operating, and troubleshooting press equipment.\n\nLead and provide direction to Press Operators and support departments assigned to the press.\n\nSet the standard for product quality and ensure finished products meet customer requirements.\n\nSet up and run press jobs, establish registration, and achieve required color specifications.\n\nTroubleshoot print defects and coach operators on identifying and resolving production issues.\n\nAdjust compensating idlers and cylinder carriages to properly level copy.\n\nSet up cohesive printing units and pumping stations.\n\nChange the direction of the unwind splicing group.\n\nSet burners and heat levels according to ink or coating coverage requirements.\n\nUse air gap and doctor blade angle adjustments to control haze.\n\nAdjust heat and tension settings to resolve repeat and slack issues.\n\nSet up Grafikontrol according to job specifications.\n\nSet and operate web guides.\n\nChange impression roll sleeves and web the press with or without the treater.\n\nPerform automatic changeovers and manual registration.\n\nSet, adjust, and level nips and impression rollers.\n\nSet automatic viscosity controls and program ink specifications.\n\nCharge, reject, and properly flag rolls.\n\nPerform daily flow checks of the Mahr Meter Mix system.\n\nEstablish departmental priorities based on production schedules, job requirements, staffing levels, and break coverage.\n\nCommunicate equipment issues with Maintenance and coordinate with Technical, Management, and customers as needed.\n\nProvide backup support to Press Leaders as required.\n\nWork collaboratively with other trainers and switch shifts when needed to support employee development across the operation.\n\nSubmit continuous improvement projects to the FI team, including Just Do It, DMAIC, and PDCA initiatives.\n\nParticipate as a member of FI or CSD in addition to applicable SPS teams.\n\nOperate a forklift as required.\n\nMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.\n\nSupport total quality and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nWork overtime and provide coverage for absences as required.\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\n\nWe’d Love to Hear From You If\nYou have demonstrated proficiency in Press I, Press II, Press III, and Setup classifications.\n\nFor the P3 Trainer designation, you currently hold a P3 Tech III Level II position, have held that position for a minimum of 5 years, and are meeting established KPI expectations for planned production, startup waste, and run waste.\n\nYou have advanced knowledge of press setup, operation, registration, color control, web handling, ink systems, and print-quality troubleshooting.\n\nYou have the ability to train, coach, motivate, and provide technical direction to Press Operators and support personnel.\n\nYou can effectively troubleshoot print defects and communicate equipment concerns to Maintenance and Technical teams.\n\nYou can establish production priorities and coordinate work based on schedules, staffing, and operational needs.\n\nYou have strong communication skills and can work effectively with employees, leadership, technical teams, and customers.\n\nYou demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.\n\nYou are willing to participate in FI, CSD, SPS, and other continuous improvement activities.\n\nYou can operate a forklift as required.\n\nYou are flexible and available to work any shift, switch shifts when needed, and work overtime to support training and production requirements.\n\nProduction Trainer Performance Expectations\nProduction Trainer performance will be evaluated using a rolling three-month average of established production and waste KPIs, including:\nPlanned Production: Greater than 90% across all three presses on the existing shift.\n\nStartup Waste: Less than 100% of the established startup waste goal across all three presses on the existing shift.\n\nRun Waste: Fewer than two occurrences exceeding 10,000 feet per press across all three presses on the existing shift.\n\nBenefits\nAt TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options\n\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\n\nEmployee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nCompany-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nTOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nWe are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. 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