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Hopewell, Va, Us

Hopewell, Virginia, United States

Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the training standards for the facility. The Learning Leader works closely with the facility leadership to improve and update the master training plans for all departments.Duties and Responsibilities:· Provide overall training and learning direction and management to multiple work groups and/or units engaged in diverse activities· Oversee, facilitate, and ensure effective writing and development of qualification requirements for operations, maintenance, and laboratory· Oversee the qualification testing overview· Manage the Learning Web Site development and maintenance· Attend and/or facilitate related business meetings· Educate others on learning processes· Provide coaching in training methodology for site· Conduct learning needs assessments· Develop the Training Curriculum and creation and refinement of individualized employee training and learning plans for supervisors, leadership, engineers (chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.), administrative roles, hourly roles (operations, maintenance, and lab)· Ensure subject-matter experts are trained and certified to conduct training· Develop, coordinate, and deliver New Hire Orientation Training· Coordinate with designated subject matter experts to ensure execution of training and learning plans and certifications· Develop, coordinate, and conduct Leadership Training· Report on training and qualification compliance/certifications· Responsible for learning and training effectiveness and process improvements· Responsible for Training and Documentation of Control Audits· Manage training budget· Responsible for Training Grant Applications and Administration· Solicit and implement continuous improvement ideas

Colonial Heights, Va

The position is responsible for deploying the Honeywell Operating System (HOS) across the Colonial Heights (Spectra) & Chesterfield (Super String) sites to implement and improve lean management processes. Responsible for providing guidance and direction related to implementation of the HOS Standard Implementation Framework (SIF) through all phases while driving to a HOS Gold Business goal. Train site personnel on foundation lean manufacturing tools such as: 5S, Standard Work, Continuous Improvement, Built-in-Quality, Rapid Problem Solving, Kaizens and Gembas. Drives and educates hourly and salary teams towards a Continuous Improvement culture. Prepare, deploy, monitor and manage HOS deployment for all phases. Lead and facilitate site communication in regards to training and HOS improvements.Plan HOS education and training, as appropriate, to improve lean manufacturing understanding.Support site leadership to ensure all organizational design changes are deployed and aligned with the work improvement activities.Partner with the Site leadership team to achieve all priorities tied to STRAP/ AOP to deliver growth, cash, productivity, or operational improvement results Coach and mentor site leadership to align and link HOS with plant performance and priorities. Deployment and implementation of the improvement programs to deliver results in growth, cash, productivity, and operational improvement Willing to challenge conventional thinking, drive accountability for site or functional HOS results and deployment, and sustain the application of HOS. Support continuous improvement thinking and Kaizen events on a regular basis.Leader of the site Steering Team.Share best practices across the organizationDevelop and implement training to improve technician understanding of key processes.Drive training team to develop updated training aligning with Process Safety Management requirements.

Colonial Heights, Virginia

Function as the liaison between operations and maintenanceSupervise both internal and contracted maintenance technicians in order to drive a zero injury work environmentResponsible for approving all work notifications entered in SAP and providing coaching opportunities to improve site knowledge of SAP functionality Maintain and prioritize backlog of maintenance workSchedule planned/unplanned maintenance workCommunicate with all Production Supervisors the weekly maintenance schedule as well as any unplanned maintenance that is critical to maintaining a stable process Coordinate all outages to include creating Gantt charts, provide maintenance backlog updates at each communication board in order to promote a visual environmentForecast and monitor assigned cost center budgetsApprove all contractor work permits and provide a safe work environment with proper planning, communication and understanding of the job being performedOversee the preventative, predictive and reactive work orders created daily to minimize downtime due to equipment issuesDemonstrate extensive knowledge of site HS&E policies and procedures

Colonial Heights, Virginia

Direct, supervise, and monitor activities in a union based environment to maximize productivity in the plant.Instill "safety first" mindset within the work environment. Lead health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives.Ensure procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality, safety, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.Prepare and coordinate production schedules to ensure shifts are adequately staffed.Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of processes.Encourage continuous improvement activities and seek opportunities and initiate action for process improvement. Serve as resource for technicians and team members to drive improvement opportunities.Analyze and resolve production issues and assist technicians and engineers in solving process related problems. Represents site management during off shifts or in the absence of upper management.Develop technicians understanding of the Honeywell Operating Systems (HOS) behaviors and metrics, while encouraging and providing development opportunities.Provide supervision in ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.Coordinate with Training Department to ensure proper orientation, assimilation, and training of new team members.Maintain time and production records. Implement policies and procedures as they relate to employees.Performed light human resource duties including pay raises per contract, dismissals, FMLA and LOA leaves, and interviewing of new technician candidates. Understands plant processes and implements lock out tag out (LOTO) for maintenance on equipment ensuring the safety of plant maintenance staff.

- Maintain quality and accuracy of inventory by tracking and identifying freight manually or with computer software; conducting audits on shipments and warehouse cycle schedules; inspecting freight and products for correct quantities and conditions; researching discrepancies; preparing, reviewing, and analyzing reports; and moving freight manually and with powered equipment.- Prepare, review, and analyze reports by entering data (e.g. inventory adjustments, recall, vendor, profile, cycle test, item details, audits) and accuracy information to appropriate file/report or systems; track inventory numbers and provide reports to leaders, managers, vendors, and/or home office.- Process and submit paperwork, create and maintain organized files, and identify and resolve discrepancies in records or files.- Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. - Move, lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance. Operate licensed power equipment safely and effectively under company guidelines and safe work practices. Perform other warehouse functions as needed to ensure overall customer satisfaction and facility success.

- Manage inventory for region with concentration on quality assurance and team member’s safety and compliance.- Supervise installations and provide innovative solutions and advice to maximize time management and overall customer care and satisfaction.- Oversee training and ensure employee certification with concentration on individual and working environment safety.- Provide customer and equipment quality assurance follow ups while ensuring customer satisfaction and inspecting for unauthorized tampering or unsafe activity concerning energy savings equipment.- Manage and support a team of sales representatives. Providing training on energy savings equipment and constantly ensuring updated materials and explanations. Provide real time training while conducting in-field presentations to small groups.