Job Description:

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Top 3 Skills:
Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial
training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement
Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.

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This is not simply
making documentation to check a block.

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The documentation/
job aids will direct managers and workers how to perform the current line and a
new line coming in from a closing plant.

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These materials will
be used to get the facility operating efficiently.

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******Read this
description in full please.

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This role is for an
engineer that can create better lines and automation.

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This skill is needed
in order to better document and create work flows and job aids.

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This is not a junior
role nor for someone that has only documentation experience with no engineering
change background. *******

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Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant
to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and
standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse
operations.

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This individual will
spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing
processes, engaging operators and subject-matter experts, and translating
current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation.

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The primary focus
will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard
Work, Job Instructions, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials that improve
employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

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The ideal candidate
combines strong technical writing and training-development skills with
practical manufacturing experience and an understanding of Lean/Continuous
Improvement principles.

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Key Responsibilities

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Observe and document
manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling,
kitting, and inventory processes.

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Partner directly with
operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain, and other
subject-matter experts to understand and document current processes.

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Develop clear,
visual, operator-friendly:

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Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs)

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Standard Work
Instructions

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OJT / Job Instruction
documents

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Training guides and
qualification materials

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Process flow
documentation

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One-point lessons and
visual aids

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Checklists and
process verification documents

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Break complex
processes into logical, sequential training steps that can be easily understood
by new employees.

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Incorporate
photographs, illustrations, screenshots, process parameters, quality
checkpoints, safety requirements, and critical-to-quality steps into training
materials.

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Identify
inconsistencies, unnecessary process variation, unclear work instructions, and
potential efficiency opportunities while documenting processes.

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Partner with
Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate improved methods
into standard work.

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Facilitate process
reviews with operators and subject-matter experts to validate that
documentation accurately reflects the approved process.

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Establish document
revision controls and support an organized system for maintaining current
training materials.

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Assist supervisors
and trainers in implementing structured OJT programs and employee qualification
processes.

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Develop training
matrices and assist in tracking employee training and qualification status.

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Support new-hire
onboarding and cross-training programs for manufacturing and warehouse
employees.

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Conduct periodic
floor audits to verify that documented standard work matches actual operating
practices.

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Help create a
sustainable process for updating training documentation when products,
equipment, layouts, or processes change.

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Desired
Qualifications

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3+ years of
experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training,
technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related
field.

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Demonstrated
experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or
manufacturing training materials.

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Ability to quickly
understand manufacturing and warehouse processes through direct observation and
employee engagement.

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Strong technical
writing skills with the ability to convert complex processes into concise,
operator-friendly instructions.

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Experience working
directly with hourly manufacturing or warehouse employees.

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Strong proficiency
with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio or
similar process-mapping tools.

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Ability to create
professional visual documentation incorporating photographs and process
diagrams.

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Understanding of Lean
Manufacturing concepts such as standard work, waste elimination, 5S, visual
management, process flow, and continuous improvement.

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Experience with
structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, A3, 8D, or similar
methods is preferred.

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Experience supporting
regulated, ISO-certified, or quality-controlled manufacturing environments is
preferred.

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Experience developing
training matrices or qualification/certification programs is a plus.

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Key Competencies
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The successful candidate should demonstrate:

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Strong floor presence
and comfort working directly within manufacturing and warehouse environments.

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Ability to ask
effective questions and extract process knowledge from experienced operators
and technical experts.

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Strong organizational
and project-management skills.

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Attention to detail
and document accuracy.

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Ability to work
independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.

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Effective
communication across hourly employees, supervisors, engineers, and management.

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Continuous-improvement
mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities while documenting
processes.

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Practical approach to
documentation—materials must be usable on the floor, not simply
administratively complete.

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Primary Deliverables
Success in this assignment will be measured by the ability to:

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Develop and/or update
prioritized manufacturing and warehouse SOPs and OJT materials.

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Establish consistent
templates and standards for site training documentation.

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Create visual,
easy-to-follow work instructions for critical operational processes.

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Establish training
and qualification matrices for applicable departments.

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Reduce reliance on
tribal knowledge by converting operator knowledge into documented standard
processes.

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Improve new-hire
training effectiveness and time to competency.

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Identify and document
process-improvement opportunities discovered during process observation.

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  Establish a sustainable documentation and
  revision-control process that can be maintained by the site after completion of
  the assignment.

Requirements

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Top 3 Skills:
Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial
training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement
Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.