About this role
Job Title
HR Trainer
Position Overview
At Shaw, training is more than checking a box. It’s about helping associates feel confident, prepared, and supported from their first day forward.
The HR Training Facilitator develops and delivers engaging training experiences that support associate development and positively impact business results. This role works closely with new hires, current associates, supervisors, plant leadership, and HR to ensure associates receive the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support they need to be successful.
Through instructor-led training, one-on-one conversations, On-the-Job Training coordination, and continuous improvement of training materials, this position plays an important role in both the associate experience and the success of our manufacturing operations.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure associates are trained on the requirements for SAFE elements, SMS, New Hire Orientation, and On-the-Job Training, including tracking attendance, maintaining training files and records, preparing presentations, and conducting training.
- Maintain an effective, accurate, and timely filing system for associate training and orientation records.
- Train new associates on plant and company procedures and policies.
- Develop, adapt, modify, and revise training content and materials on a regular basis.
- Coordinate On-the-Job Training (OJT) processes, including follow-up with trainees and management and documentation of training progress and effectiveness.
- Serve as a liaison between department management, shift supervisors, associates, and HR to ensure consistent application of training methods and expectations.
- Help associates transition successfully from training into their roles by providing ongoing guidance and answering questions.
- Maintain appropriate quality records for the plant training function to provide an accurate historical database.
- Attend and/or conduct departmental and plant meetings and training sessions that support continued development and improvement.
- Partner with plant management and production associates to support continuous improvement in safety, quality, environmental performance, and productivity.
- Provide training at various times of the day or night to support associates across shifts and facilities.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Translate verbally and in writing between English and Spanish as needed; bilingual capability is preferred.
- Travel between sites multiple times per week.
- Work collaboratively in a team-focused environment.
- Provide support for facility events and functions.
- Report to the Training & Development Manager.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work flexible hours based on production and training schedules.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to both groups and individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
- Previous manufacturing experience.
- Previous training, facilitation, onboarding, or employee-development experience.
- Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
Leadership Competencies
- Build Customer Satisfaction
- Continuous Improvement
- Effectively Communicate
- Manage Work
Why Shaw?
At Shaw, you’ll have the opportunity to do work that directly impacts people. For this position specifically, that means helping associates build confidence, develop new skills, and successfully transition into their roles while partnering closely with HR and manufacturing leadership.
Shaw Industries is a global flooring manufacturer headquartered in Dalton, Georgia and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Shaw’s Learning & Organizational Development organization is focused on building capability through people, systems, processes, and learning experiences that support real business outcomes.
We believe our people are our greatest strength, and Shaw offers resources designed to support associates personally and professionally. Benefits may include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and employee discounts
- Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers at most locations
- Behavioral and mental health support
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Parental leave and other leave benefits
- Career development and education assistance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching
- Disability and life insurance
- Financial and retirement planning resources
- And more
If you’re energized by helping people learn, building relationships across a manufacturing operation, and seeing the impact of your work firsthand, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with Shaw.
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.