Manufacturing Training Lead

Combined Financial Solutions; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Your role will be to develop a competency assessment and training approach at our manufacturing site in support of building a continuous improvement mindset and culture as well as workforce skill development at our Felling production site.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop & implement a comprehensive in-house training framework tailored to our manufacturing processes.
2. Collaborate with colleagues to identify training needs to upskill operators & teams.
3. Oversee the onboarding process for new hires.
4. Design & facilitate delivery of training programmes.
5. Collaborate with colleagues to identify apprenticeship opportunities to effectively make use of the levy.
6. Enhance the skills of manufacturing, quality, engineering & warehousing teams through targeted initiatives.
7. Collaborate with our national network to share & implement best practices.
8. Monitor/evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes & enhance as needed.
9. Provide regular reports to the leadership team on training progress and outcomes.

Job Requirements

1. Experience of designing & facilitating training interventions.
2. Experience of coaching and/or mentoring.
3. Awareness of external benchmarking.
4. Effective project management skills.
5. Used to budget management.

What Makes You Stand Out

1. Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.
2. Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
3. Familiar with apprenticeship programmes & upskilling initiatives.
4. Certification in training & development or a related field an advantage.

What Do We Offer At AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

1. Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
2. 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
3. Income protection.
4. Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Employee Life Assurance.
7. Company pension.
8. Product discounts.
9. Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason, we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.