What Will You Do? 

You will manage employee training processes for new and current manufacturing employees. This position will ensure that employees are properly trained on area specific standard operating procedures, teamwork expectations and safe machinery and equipment usage. Manage job-focused training processes for manufacturing employees by developing training content and facilitating job focused training. Maintain and educate employees on proper safety standards by ensuring work areas and employees are operating in accordance with safety procedures and Company policy.  

Summary The Manufacturing/Quality Trainer will manage employee training processes for new and current manufacturing employees. 

This position will ensure that employees are properly trained on area specific standard operating procedures, teamwork expectations and safe machinery and equipment usage. Responsibilities

 •Manage job-focused training processes for manufacturing employees by developing training content and facilitating job focused training. Coordinate and develop new employee training plans based on the specific needs of the area the employee may be assigned to; ensure completion of all the necessary training activities. 

• Maintain and educate employees on proper safety standards by ensuring work areas and employees are operating in accordance with safety procedures and Company policy.

 • Evaluate workforce abilities and inform appropriate operations management of training needs associated with lack of appropriate skills or training; provide additional skill training as directed by management. 

• Improve and support proper manufacturing procedures by demonstrating, educating and auditing best practices at all times, to achieve internal and external quality standards. 

•Monitor training related performance measures through use and interpretation of continuous improvement methodologies. Assist with the coordination of work activities of employees by directing members of a department to meet production goals. Research and analyze information to provide recommendations to optimize production; audit production on a daily basis to ensure standard operating procedures are being followed. 

•Train and audit standard operating procedures and best practices to ensure proper compliance.

•Read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets to ensure compliance with quality standards. Effectively communicate with other departments to identify quality problems; collaborate as needed to research and analyze problems; provide recommendations for resolution and assist with implementation.

 • Collaborate with supervisors and employees to ensure a balanced workload; review and evaluate materials and work area breakdowns to propose potential labor or material saving process changes.

 • Coordinate mock-ups required by Engineering for all styles. Run new models to their entirety to confirm all hardware and materials are present by comparing against bill of materials (BOM) and specification sheets to ensure compliance with quality standards. 

 •Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.  

What Do You Need?

•High School Diploma, or Equivalent, Required

•2 years’ manufacturing experience, Required

•Broad technical view and understanding of manufacturing processes

•Ability to use proper quality tools to identify manufacturing defects

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday offGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesAshley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical TourismTelehealth401(k) and Profit SharingLife Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & IntegrityPassion, Drive, DisciplineContinuous Improvement/Operational ExcellenceDirty FingernailGrowth Focused

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We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.