TG Minto Corporation is a division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a tier 1 supplier of interior/exterior assemblies for Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Accura. Our main processes are plastic injection molding (including processes such as two shot, gas assist etc.), paint, thermoforming, and PU injection. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting wages of $21.63 per hour
- Paid overtime after 40/hours per week
We offer a very extensive benefit program:
- Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
- Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
- Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
- Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs
SUMMARY
The OJT Trainer will be responsible for training, mentoring and coaching Production Team Members. The goal of the trainer is to help new employees get acclimated to the company, deliver on-the-job training to set them up for job success and provide coaching to existing employees that have areas of opportunity. This role will support and drive participation of training activities at the facility. A successful candidate in this role will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoys problem solving, and will have a passion around training and developing others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the new hire onboarding process
- Act as a mentor by being a resource, providing support and helping new hires feel like part of the team
- Deliver training to help employees develop skills to carry out expected role
- Provide coaching to existing employees that may require additional development
- Accurately record and document completion for employees in training
- Monitor and follow up on all expired trainings, including pending and aged OJTs
- Support training coordination efforts, including monitoring completion status in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Provide accurate training status updates to TG University and Supervisors
- Work with multiple leaders to efficiently and effectively communicate, or escalate issues through the proper channels for resolution
- Foster a positive team dynamic that encourages employees to ask questions, provide feedback and adapt to the ever-changing demands of their work, while remaining steadfast on producing quality parts
- Identify and communicate any gaps and needs
- Assist with other projects as needed in support of Manufacturing Operations
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding employee information
- This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and additional duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
- Reasonable accommodations could be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
- Knowledge of the company, manufacturing and lean manufacturing concepts (5S, Kanban, Kaizen, etc.)
- Promotes safety, quality and other pertinent policies
- Follows training standards and work instructions to deliver training
- Influence change in professional and manufacturing environments
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and LMS)
- Fluency in more than one language would be an asset
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEs
College education, specialized training in Education, Learning and Development or related field OR Two+ years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
