The Training Specialist is responsible for developing and sustaining structured training programs that improve operational performance and employee relations. This role will utilize Training Within Industry (TWI) J-Program methodologies, focusing initially on Job Instruction (JI) and Job Relations (JR). The Training Specialist will assist in the integration of TWI into daily work, including development of leader standard work, training plan attainment, daily improvement, tiered accountability cycles, and onboarding processes. The specialist will coach leaders, support onboarding, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety
- Promote EHS policies and procedures.
- Ensure training programs incorporate safety standards.
- Conduct Walk and Talks to ensure safe work environment.
- TWI Program Deployment and Sustainment
- Assist in development and maintenance of Job Instruction Breakdowns.
- Utilize the Job Instruction (JI) four-steps method to ensure consistent, high-quality production and steady improvement.
- Facilitate development of Job Relations (JR) coaching routines in Leader Standard Work to strengthen foundations for good relations.
- Coach supervisors and leads on applying TWI principles daily.
- Support leadership in TWI expansion planning cycles
- Auditing and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct daily standard work audits to verify adherence and identify gaps.
- Perform WIT audits on compliance and conformance.
- Use PDCA cycles to improve training effectiveness and process stability.
- Onboarding and Development
- Support new hire onboarding with structured training plans (TWI).
- Deliver classroom and hands-on training sessions in the CBB DOJO.
- Maintain accurate training records and report progress to leadership.
- Collaboration
- Partner with CI, HR, and Operations to align training with plant objectives.
- Periodically review with leadership and update materials to reflect process changes.
- Review and update extended leadership (TWI Managers up to Director level).
Education/Experience
- 3+ years in manufacturing or operations.
- Supervisory or training experience recommended.
- Certified in TWI-JI and TWI-JR Courses within 2 months of start.
- Certified in Job Instruction and/or Job Relations Trainer Development (JITD | JRTD) within 6 months after start in role.
- Knowledge of lean principles (CPS college required for internal candidates).
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills to clearly explain processes and concepts to diverse audiences.
- Facilitation and Coaching abilities to comfortability lead group sessions and one-on-ones.
- Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in job breakdowns and training documentation.
- Problem-solving mindset by using PDCA to improve training effectiveness and operational processes.
- Adaptability to respond quickly to changing production needs and priorities.
- Leadership and influence by building trust and credibility with frontline leaders, plant leadership and extended leaders.
Technical competences with Microsoft and lean tools
Site Address: 9001 Ambassador Row, Dallas, TX 75247
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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